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“One step forwardand two steps back”Dear ColleaguesSummer has finally arrived after another difficult winter that caused additional problemsfor an already suffering construction economy in many markets. But in Europe thepicture is quite mixed. Some countries are doing very well, some are picking up whilea few others have reach the bottom, but not yet seen signs of recovery. But still andoverall it is a little bit like “one step forward and two steps back”.The Iberian Peninsula is a good example of this situation. But in this case weare not talking about any steps forward yet. But Spain is believed to have reached thebottom, even though some say that the real estate prices need to go down a bit furtherfor Spain really to start to turn. Spanish manufacturers are struggling to find new waysof making money. And they are good at it, good at adapting and creating new productconcepts that are very beneficial to their customers. A very good example is the Andalusiabased company Sima in Granada, which I visited in March this year. There is moreinformation about Sima on pages 64-66 in this issue.This issue of PDi is full of news for demolition and recycling contractors. Thereare two interesting special features, one about new hydraulic breakers and another onnew mobile recycling equipment. We are also publishing details of new and interestinghigh reach demolition excavators.This spring has been very hectic and interesting with many changes and events.In Europe we have seen a clear recovery in many markets and others show signs ofpicking up, such as the UK. The situation is perhaps not completely satisfactory, butit is going in the right direction. Also in the US the recent ConExpo event showed aclear optimism in the US market.PDi was at ConExpo as well as the Samoter show in Verona and the Germanconcrete sawing and drilling show BeBoSa. In this issue we are publishing reports fromall of these shows. We also attended the IACDS annual meeting, which was held inBruges and the European Demolition Association’s convention in London. These weretwo very interesting events, providing a lot of news and details of these meetings willbe featured in detail in the next issue of PDi.At the IACDS meeting in Bruges Jose Blanco from Spain was elected new Presidentof IACDS. I would like to take the opportunity to welcome this young, vibrant andvery efficient man to head the IACDS. I also thank the past IACDS President PeterWhite for his great work during the two periods he was the President. Peter has anenormous experience of the industry with more then 50 years working with concretesawing and drilling and he has also a fresh and inspiring wind for this industry. I canpromise you will see more of Peter in this magazine.At the IACDS meeting it was also decided that next year’s IACDS meeting willbe held in conjunction with the CSDA meeting in Hawaii. For those who would liketo join tickets need to be reserved to get to the island of Maui.I would also like to inform you that PDi has employed an additional editor inPetra Linderoth. Petra will mainly workwith our rental magazine, but also supportthe editorial work on PDi. See 16 formore details. And last I would like to wishyou all a wonderful summer with a goodmix of work and relaxation; somethingwe all need.Words from the new IACDS President“From White to Blanco”It is just a coincidence, but up to thismeeting of IACDS the president of theInternational Associations of ConcreteDrillers and Sawers was Peter White, andit is now my turn, Jose Blanco, to leadthis wonderful group of professionals.The funny part is that in Spanish Whitemeans Blanco, as the English translationfor Blanco is White.Allow me to have my very firstwords on this column to acknowledgethe work of Peter White, not just asPresident of IACDS for the past twoyears, but mainly for the work done onhis company (D-Drill) as a sawing anddrilling specialist, and also as President ofthe UK Sawing and Drilling association.Peter is a true man of this industry. Oneday he decided to become an employer,instead of being an employee working forthe electricity business; he started his owncompany on a new field: cutting concretewith diamond tools. Peter did well anddespite the difficulties on the constructionindustry (where is never easy to workas a specialist contractor) he managed toget on. Today his daughter, Julie, runsthe company D-Drill and Peter takescare of other business (helping out withthe national association, playing golf,…).Well done Peter. You deserve tobe on IACDS “hall of fame”, togetherwith other well-known professionals ofthis industry: Otto Alte-Teigeler, HorstWapler, Kaspar Disch,… and many others.If you look at the picture illustratingthis column you may find Peter lettinggo his duty as President, and telling thenew guys to take good care of it. Fromleft to right, you may find NorikazuShibuya, IACDS Vice president, myself,Jose Blanco, now assuming the role ofIACDS president, Peter White, IACDSpast president, and Lars Sandstrom,IACDS Vice president.When Jan Hermansson(editor of PDi) asked me fora picture for this first column, I reallywanted to emphasize that IACDS is bothinternational and team oriented.It is also interesting to note thatPeter is the only contractor on the picture.Mr. Shibuya runs a manufacturercompany in Japan, well known for theirmachines for the sawing and drilling industry.Mr. Sandstrom runs the SwedishSawing and Drilling association, as generalmanager. And myself, Jose Blanco, Iwork with enterprise associations relatedwith the construction industry. It is asgeneral manager of the Spanish Sawingand Drilling association, AEDT, that Iwas called to become the new presidentof IACDS.AEDT is a very young association,created on 2006. It became a realitythanks to the support of the IACDS. Justso you know, the Presidency of IACDSchanges every two years, and before Spain,it was held by the United Kingdom, andtwo years before by the United States ofAmerica. But the Spanish Association isnot the newest member; this honor goesto SNED-SCBD, the French Associationof the Demolition Industry (SyndicatNational des Entreprises de Démolition).In this very unique case this association(SNED) represents together the demolitioncompanies (manual, mechanical,explosives,…), the diamond experts (sawingand drilling) and the asbestos removalspecialists. SNED became a member ofIACDS on our last meeting in Brugge,Belgium. Our meeting was held in May7th with a very good attendance fromdifferent continents (Asia, Europe andAmericas). On top of our market reports,networking and other activities, we hadtwo guest speakers to talk about grooving:Philip Zuzelo, from Cardinal Grooving(USA), and John Willis, from Tyrolit UK.Thanks to their presentations wehad the chance to get into more detailsof this specific technique, grooving, usedon airports, highways and other surfaces,for better friction and noise reduction.Next year, 2012, we will have ourannual convention with the CSDA,the Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association(USA), celebrating their 40thanniversary.And the meeting will be in: Hawaii!!Ok, let’s face it! Hawaii is a bit farfor most of us. But think about it: internationalconvention, concrete cutting,and Hawaii. Are you going to miss it?Best regardsJose BlancoPresident IACDSJan HermanssonEditor-in-Chiefjan.hermansson@pdworld.com6 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011

Words from the past IACDS President“Thank You Friends!”We had our International Associationof Concrete Drillers and Sawers annualgeneral meeting on 7 May, 2011 inBruges, Belgium and on the Friday wewere all welcomed by Mrs H Decleer acity councillor of Bruges at the city hallin their 800 year old council chamberand then treated to a tour of city hall.We were given an overwhelming welcometo the city.At the meeting there were 14countries represented from all aroundthe world. We also welcomed newmembers from France Mr M. Hiblotand Mr F. David representing SCDS/SNED.There were some important subjectsdiscussed besides minutes of lastmeeting accounts for the year andbudgets for next year namely additionsto the world tolerances for drilling andsawing with the hard work being put inby the association in Germany, Austria,Switzerland and the Netherlands withthe draft to be finalised by 13 May,2011. We also done a market update oncountries around the world which canbe obtained from the IACDS website.www.iacds.org.We did have reports from theEuropean Demolition Association andfrom Federation of European Producersof Abrasives for more co-operationsbetween the three Associations, whichcan only improve relationships betweenthe various industries.Mr A Kossolapov from Russiais going to create a concrete drillingand sawing expressions directory i.e.a list of various words or sayings inour industry translated into otherlanguages. He has also done a paperon promotion of concrete drilling andsawing for planners and for the trainingof people in universities and colleges.This is budgeted to go ahead in thenext couple of years. He is also goingto produce a book about all aspect ofdrilling and sawing which is in Russianat the moment and to be translated inEnglish for worldwide distribution inconjunction with the IACDS.New activities include gettingemployees to be aware of internationalexchange scheme.Also raised was the argumentabout standardization of connectingtools and whetherIACDS should supportmanufactures or contractors.We had two excellentspeakers one beingMr Phillip Zuzelo ofCardinal Grooving ofthe USA on importancegrooving on run- ways8 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011at airports which helps grip on landingwhich stops aqua planning which iscompulsory in the US but not the restof the world and a new grooving method;Utilization of trapezoidal shapedgrooves. Further information contacthim at www.cardinalgrooving.com.Our other speaker was Mr JohnWillis of Tyrolit UK on a new methodof diamond grinding of concrete roadsto increase their life span. Contact himat www.tyrolit.com.IACDS diamond awards congratulationsto the three winners Gold AwardTondin S.r.l Italy Silver award Thayr S.LSpain Bronze award D-Drill England.The next awards will be presented atBauma 2013 so contractors need to gettheir entries ready for submission byOctober 2012 for contracts completedfrom now to October2012.The IACDS intends to hold aseminar in the similar lines as we did inthe 2010 at Bauma 2013 topics to befinalised nearer the date.I as the outgoing president wouldlike to thank the following people Annaand Daniel Trachsel for their hard workas secretary and of running the internationalassociation, and the two speakersfor the excellent talk and last of all thedelegates and international memberswho attended.It was a shame that our HonoraryPresident Mr Otto Alte-Telglercould not attend due unforeseen healthreasons.Last thing I would like to say iswelcome to the new president MrJose Blanco and I hope he has a goodpresidency as I have had.Best regardsPeter WhiteOutgoingPresident IACDSBrokk delivers robots toFukushima in JapanBrokk is delivering robots to Fukushima nuclearplant in Japan. The first task for the machines isto provide access to highly contaminated areasand clean up contamination. “One key differencebetween Brokk’s demolition robots and otherrobots currently on site is that our machines arecapable of carrying out multiple different andtougher tasks, such as tearing down concretestructures and take care of heavier contaminatedmaterials” says Brokk CEO Martin Krupicka.The first contact with Brokk and its Japanesepartner BGE Company Ltd was taken soon afterthe accident at Fukushima, as Brokk demolitionrobots are known globally for decommissioningand material handling in radioactive environments.Brokk has since then had staff in place in Japan tobetter understand the situation and the challengesin detail. The first Brokk machine, delivered inmiddle of April, will be used to get inside one ofthe most damaged reactors. The last month hasbeen a very intense time for Brokk’s staff and itssubcontractors in order to be able to deliver themachines in a very short period of time. With theongoing crisis at Fukushima, every day saved hasbeen of high value. Brokk staff is currently presentin Japan to provide training on the machines andtheir capabilities to the local operators.Brokk has successfully delivered robots fordemolition, decommissioning and disposal ofradioactive material to the nuclear industry forover twenty years, including to the USA, France,Great Britain, Russia and Japan. Brokk machineshave for example been used for decommissioningand cleanup at Chernobyl in Ukraine. “Brokkwas chosen for this extremely challenging workby Taisei Corp, which works for TEPCO at Fukushima,because of our extensive experience in thenuclear industry. Today we have over two hundredmachines at various nuclear sites worldwide”, saysMike Evans, Head of Nuclear at Brokk.Brokk has proven and tested products andsolutions after having delivered more than 5,000demolition robots worldwide for the past 30 years.The Brokk machines can also be equipped with avariety of tools, making them the real multipurposemachines.A second shipment of three Brokk machinestook place using a specially chartered flight fromLuleå Airport in northern Sweden. These machineswere all designed and modified to handle theextreme situation and the high radiation at theFukushima site. Among other things, the machineswill be operated from a control room located asfar as one kilometre fom the reactors. Currently,the machines are expected to be working onsiteat Fukushima within the next few weeks.Some of the Brokk staff. A trained eyewill recognize that there is somethingdifferent with this picture. Pictureabove, Brokk CEO Martin Krupicka.

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Words from O’BrienProactiveLeadershipOne of the key responsibilities for an associationexecutive is to constantly stayinformed about the state of the industryand the future opportunities and to keepmembers informed so that their businessescan survive and thrive. As executivedirector of CSDA, I am involved in a numberof industry association meetings thatprovide a broad outlook for the industry.Many of these meetings over the yearshave resulted in changes for CSDA whichhas made the association stronger andbetter positioned to serve member needs.The most recent of these meetingswas the Concrete and Masonry RelatedAssociations (CAMRA) annual meeting.CAMRA membership includes CSDA and35 leading concrete and masonry associationsin North America such as AmericanConcrete Institute, National ReadyMixed Concrete Association and thePortland Cement Association. Key topicsfor discussion from this meeting includedaddressing increased regulations fromthe US Environmental Protection Agency,coordination of certification programsand promoting the inherent safety ofconcrete and masonry structures that cansave lives in the face of severe weatherevents that have taken so many lives inrecent events. CAMRA is coordinatingand leveraging its collective strengthsto benefit all members.The International Association ofConcrete Drillers & Sawers (IACDS) annualmeeting in Belgium continued itsmission to provide international cooperationof trade associations to supportthe development of professional sawingand drilling contracting. This umbrellaspecial surveyorganization of sawing and drilling associations,formed in 1995, includesassociations from Australia, Austria,France, Germany, Japan, Spain, Sweden,Switzerland, the United Kingdom andthe United States. IACDS sponsors theDiamond Award competition to educatethe industry on the benefits sawing anddrilling offers the construction industry.The January award ceremony was madeduring the World of Concrete in Las Vegas.IACDS also conducted a one-day series oftechnical seminars at Bauma in supportof its mission.CSDA is also active and helped startthe Small Association Group Executives(SAGE) which recently met during theWorld of Concrete Cosponsor meeting inLas Vegas. SAGE membership includessmaller associations and addressesissues of common urgency. A majorfocus of this group will be to collectivelypromote individual association certificationefforts through joint print advertising,websites and at trade shows. The formationof a Concrete Industry CertificationGroup is in the planning stages to promotecertification to specifiers.Through our involvement in theseand other groups, CSDA is proactivelylooking to protect the current interestsof sawing and drilling contractors whilealso exploring the long term directionand opportunities for the industry.SPE Group investsin the futureThe SPE Group in the UK has recently completeda further extension to their head office in Lincoln.The 350m 2 purpose built facility represents a£250,000 investment in the existing site toensure the company remains in a strong positionas the economy begins to improve. The new buildprovides additional storage for machinery, fabricatedcomponents and a dedicated practical area.The official opening ceremony for the WackerNeuson used equipment centre in Gotha washosted on 6-7 April 2011. “We got off to a greatstart,” says Head of Wacker Neuson Used Ralph-Jörg Gruber. “Our first-ever equipment auctionproved a particular hit with visitors.” Fritz Huber,a leading name in the industrial auctioneeringbusiness, held the auction. Prospective buyershad the opportunity of viewing the items forauction online before the event. A wide rangeof machines went under the hammer, includinginternal vibrators, pumps, rammers, plates andcompact equipment weighing up to 15 tons.With its central location and excellenthighway connections, the Wacker Neuson usedequipment centre is easy to reach. SpanningThis facility will be used for new equipmentdemonstrations and for practical modules as partof a number of training courses. A decorativefloor surface was required for equipment displaypurposes and the company opted for Resdev’sPumazzo TZ epoxy terrazzo in mid grey. Theconcrete subfloor was shot blasted using anSPE9ES Autoblast Machine, primed and materialapplied in a two day period. The terrazzowas then finished using the DFG700 planetarygrinding system working through metal gradeddiamond tools to a 100grit resin tool. Edgeworkwas also prepared and finished using SPE’s rangeof hand tools and diamond products. The areawas then grouted, reground with 100grit toolsand then sealed with Pumadur DD Gloss Clear.The main walkways were again preparedusing dust free shot blasting, primed and Resdev’sPumadur RT Polyurethane system applied. Thecombination of steel, concrete and screededpractical demonstration pads, together with astunning decorative display and viewing areas,have provided the company with a state of artfacility for use by visitors from around the world.www.spe-int.comWacker Neuson opensused equipment centre16,000 m 2 , it provides an ideal platform for thesale of used light and compact equipment. Thecentre also offers used competitor models fromcomparable segments. The centre’s website, isthe hub of its sales concept and all products canbe viewed online at www.used.wackerneuson.com.Best regardsPatrick O’BrienExecutive Director CSDA,US Concrete Sawing& Drilling Association10 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011

EDAWords fromthe EDA President“Three valubledays in London”Recently, the European Demolition Association(EDA) celebrated its annual SpringConference. This time, the event was heldin London, being always a very interestingvenue for its perfect communications andother facilities but specially now as thecity is getting ready for the 2012 OlympicGames.During these three days, we wereable to attend to a very professional andcomplete program, which we hope wasinteresting for our associates and alsothe whole industry, as we think it has. AsPresident of the association, I would liketo thank all the people who have helpedEDA, in one way or another, to make thisConference succeed. Of course, much ofthe responsibility for the quality of theevent falls on the speakers, whom wewould like to thank very much.Mr. Howard Button, NFDC GeneralManager, shared very detailed informationabout how NFDC is preparing the HighReach training. Just after Mr. Button, wecould listen to Mr. Steve Jack, MAGNOXD&D Programme Manager, who gave ussome interesting clues about an interestingmarket with lots of possibilities: PowerStation Demolition.Mr. Iñigo Vegas came from Spain tospeak about the IRCOW Project, relatedto Innovative Strategies for High-gradematerial recovery C&D and waste.Ms. Katherine Adams, BRE PrincipalConsultant, shared some experiences onwaste management, focusing on the actualsituation and what shall it be in the future.Mr. Steve Bleninsop, Pre-constructionManager at ERITH, showed a urban demolitionproject in a crowded area, downtownLondon.Coming from France, Mr. Daniel Riebergave a presentation about the updatedFerrari demolition technique, using jacking,showing us the process and includingvery illustrative examples with photosand videos.Mr. David Sinclair, EDA Past President,associated with SAFEDEM Limited and alsoMember of NFDC spoke about the history ofEDA, how the association was created andhow these years of history are also a pathto success of many entrepreneurs. It wasa very interesting speech for many of theyoung faces attending the EDA conference.Specially invited to this event, directlyfrom the USA, we had the opportunity tohear Mr. Tom Stahr, ROBINETTE EmergencyResponse Division Manager, sharing insighton how to carry out a Crisis Strategyfor our companies.Mr. Tom Stahr shared also interestingpossibilities for demolition companies workingon Emergency Response, based onthe experience of the company RobinetteDemolition Inc. (founded and managed byThomas A. Robinette).After a very interesting history, EDAkeeps moving forward, and this year withthe change of Secretariat, we wanted toknow first-hand the opinion and expectationsof EDA members for the future. Forthis reason, we run questionnaires aboutthe present and future of the association,to collect the feedback of the membersand I am sure they will give us lots ofgood ideas.There was also time to make newcontacts and meet acquaintances fromthe demolition industry in an easier way,through the diverse leisure activitiesoffered this year, being one of the niceropportunities the Gala Dinner, which venuewas really remarkable (London RoyalCourts of Justice).During the dinner, we announced theClub of Honor and introduced its members,who delighted each guest with their wordsand presence. This initiative is born torecognize the activity of certain peoplewho have been and are very important forboth EDA and the entire demolition sector.EDA would like to recognize them, fortheir service to the demolition industry: Mr.H. van Eck, Mr. David Sinclair, Mr. Gerardvan Vliet, Mr. Walter Werner, Mr. SergePerdrieu, Mr. Howard Button, Mr. Jan Brandis,Mr. Yves Canessa, Mr. Celso Anka, Mr.Domenico Ferrari, Mr. Dietrich Korth, Mr.Daniel Midavaine and Mr. Philippe Sellier.All of these gentlemen are a greatsource of know-how for the new demolitiongenerations. It is remarkable for me toobserve how generational change is takingplace all over our industry and especiallyin the National Associations in Europe, andI was very pleased to see lots of new andyounger faces all through the audience,eager to learn and work in this industry.The Club of Honor will be open toreceive more members in the future, aswe have to recognize the work and abilityof professionals that dedicate their life tothe demolition business.Last, but not least, I would like to thankall of our associates, National Associationsand International Committee, for all theirhelp and support during this Conferencebut also through the whole year.GiuseppePresident of the EuropeanDemolition AssociationGiuseppe Panseri, EDA President, founderand chairman of Despe S.p.A, Italy.Julie set for MountEverest base campA female construction leader is set to prove she ismade of the White stuff later this year. Julie White,who runs the UK concrete diamond drilling andsawing specialists D-Drill (Master Drillers) Ltd inCoventry, will be taking on the 11-day walk toMount Everest Base Camp in Nepal.The base camp is at an altitude of 5.5 kmand will provide the managing director of D-Drillwith one of her greatest ever challenges. JulieWhite agreed to take on the challenge aftersponsoring explorer Mark Wood in his bid to bethe first person to walk to the South Pole andNorth Pole back-to-back.“If anyone buys and takes on and runs abusiness in the construction sector in the largestrecession the UK has ever seen, they clearly enjoya challenge. But this walk is going to be a reallytough physical and mental challenge but one thatI am really looking forward to,” says Julie White.Generation shiftat EdiconsultPDi’s Italian sales agent Ediconsult is announcingthe appointment of Ida De Mari as its new CEO.“I am genuinely pleased to make this appointmentafter Ida’s long standing service to thiscompany”, said the former CEO, Vittorio Negrone.“Her proven track record of business leadership,passion for media and trade fairs and her highprofile within the market sectors that we operatein, make this a natural choice”.Commenting on her new role Mrs De Marisaid, “ I am really delighted to be taking on this newrole at such an exciting time of Ediconsult’s evolution.The company has a very strong team and I amreally looking forward to working with them, withMr Negrone’s advice, to help grow the business ina continually challenging economic environment”.New Holland’s EnergySaving Grand PrixNew Holland’s Grand Prix is back, kicking off withthe first event near Bologna, Italy in April. This year’sedition of the popular competition took the brand’slatest models to construction equipment operatorsaround Europe, giving them the opportunity to testtheir skills while experiencing the exceptional fuelefficiency these machines deliver.Participants tackled a series of challenges onNew Holland’s latest models, including the newC Series wheel loaders and crawler excavatorsfeaturing the brand’s Tier 4 interim SCR technology,the new 200 Series skid steer loaders andthe upgraded backhoe loaders. In completing theirchallenges, the operators experienced the boostin productivity and the savings in fuel consumptionthese machines deliver. The Grand Prix willMark Wood with Julie Whitemove around Europe, with events taking place ina variety of locations in Germany, Spain, Franceand Italy. They will run throughout the summer,building up to the final event, which will take placein Italy in October.JCB’s Steve Simcoxbows out after 44years’ serviceJCB Senior Group Leader Steve Simcox recentlybid farewell to his colleagues at JCB after spendingalmost his entire working life at the company.Steve, 60, of Cheadle, Staffordshire, trained as aplumber when he left school, but spent just fourdays in the job before joining JCB as a welder.He said an emotional farewell to friends and colleaguesat the world headquarters at Rocesterwhere he has worked for his entire 44 year JCBcareer. Steve said: “It’s been a real roller-coasterworking here and never a dull moment. JCB andthe people who work here have a real can doattitude and that’s what sets the company apart.There is nothing we can’t do as a team.”12 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011

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Words fromthe IDE President“A Lack ofForesight”As part of the new National DemolitionTraining Group Demolition Managercourse, candidates visit the BuildingResearch Establishment headquarters.The purpose of the visit is to seewhat materials are being used in theenergy efficient houses of the future,how those houses might be demolished,and what the proposed demolitionwould cost at today’s prices.In terms of energy efficiency andenvironmental impact, the house designsare cutting edge. And yet theconstruction methods and materialsemployed, such as composite panels,cassettes and foam insulations, meansthat demolition is costly and timeconsuming.These houses of the future maysave thousands of pounds in energycosts over the lifetime of the house,but when they are due for demolitionall of those energy saving costs willbe negated by the higher costs ofdemolition.At the moment, demolition of theseunquestionably innovative houseswould cost 10 times more than demolitionof a similar-sized, traditionallybuilt house. And the arisings from thatdemolition, such as the cassettes andcomposites, are all destined for landfillrather than reuse.Steve Tomlin of Masco Walcott is apassionate advocate of recycling andreuse and he has ready customers forthe brick, stone, slate, timber and glassused in traditional British housingstock. But I doubt very much thathe would have such a ready marketfor composite panels, roof and floorcassettes and polystyrene.Architects must realise that mosthouses must one day be demolishedand that their designs should, therefore,take into account demolitioncosts and techniques. As it standstoday, the houses of the future maywell meet the government’s environmentaland energy efficiency targets,but in doing so they will prevent thedemolition industry from realising itswaste minimisation goals.The motor industry has beenmade to consider the recycling ofcomponents via the end of life vehicledirective. So is the time right to introducean end of life building directiveto ensure that recycling and wastemanagement is considered within thedesign process?John WoodwardPresident of the Institute ofDemolition EngineersYoung Swiss cutting specialistsvisit Hilti in LiechtensteinSwitzerland is one of the countries where thejob of cutting concrete is an official and authorisedprofession. The apprenticeship takes threeyears; the young people learn their job in theirdiamond service contracting company on jobsites, the practical training in the training centreof the Swiss association SVBS (www.svbs.ch)and the theoretical education at the professionalschool BWZ (www.bwzofingen.ch).Recently the apprentices of class BT08,who will finish their apprenticeship in June,visited the Hilti headquarters in Schaan, Liechtenstein.The visitation was exclusively for thediamond products. The youngsters got a lot ofinformation about the Hilti diamond business,the production of diamond core bits, wall sawblades and assembly lines for core drills andwall saws and how their working tools areproduced. Discussions in repair and testing,Doosan rises to sixth placeDoosan Infracore Construction Equipment, theglobal alliance of construction brands that includesDoosan, Bobcat and Doosan Moxy, has risento 6th place in a newly published global leagueof the world’s leading construction equipmentmanufacturers.Much of the growth at DICE has been overseenby new Chief Executive Officer, Anthony C Helsham,who was appointed in April 2010. “2010 was anexcellent year for DI CE with a turnover of US$5.232 billion, compared to a 2009 figure of US$3.288 billion,” says Helsham. “Doosan was alsothe only company in the top six manufacturers toproduce 2010 sales figures that were larger thanthose recorded for 2008. The company is well onthe way to achieving our goal of being a top playerin the global construction equipment industry.”The DICE global alliance brings togetherthe strengths of Doosan’s Heavy and Compactconstruction equipment operations, maximisingsynergies, efficiencies and cost savings in a unifiedbusiness by leveraging previously separate functionssuch as engineering, sourcing, sales, marketing andback office activities.In 2010, DICE recorded a 59% increase insales, the increase being due not only to a greateras well as demonstrations of special dry coringof reinforced concrete got full attention ofthe BT08 team.During the day the class received a refresherof what they have learnt in the last twoand a half years. Hilti in Schaan is one of the fewplaces where it is possible to see productionand competence for diamond consumables anddiamond drilling, sawing and cutting machinesin the same place.contribution from profitable markets such as Chinaand Korea, but also from improvements throughoutthe business around the globe.Unit sales of Doosan heavy equipmentincluding excavators, wheel loaders and articulateddump trucks in China leapt 72% in 2010 whencompared to 2009.An even more dramatic increase was seen inthe joint Asia Pacific and Emerging Markets sector,where the number of heavy equipment productssold in 2010 was more than 86% higher than thefigure for 2009.Sales of heavy equipment also increased in theEMEA region, where business expanded by morethan 55% compared to 2009 and in the heavyexcavator market, in particular, the company’s shareof the market grew by 16%.Unit sales of compact equipment comprisingboth Doosan and Bobcat branded products alsogrew across the globe with the biggest increasesbeing seen in EMEA, where sales were boostedyear on year by 45% and in the Asia Pacific andEmerging Markets sector where there was a 42%increase in unit sales. Similar growth was seen inthe North America/Oceania region where unit salesgrew by 41% and China, where a 33% increasewas achieved.14 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011

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Yanmar-Socomec collaborationproduces new breaker modelsYanmar has teamed up with Socomec to producea new nine model DMS range of hydraulic breakersto complement its mini-excavator range from700 kg to 9.5 t.The new DMS breakers are built in a monoblockstructure, eliminating traditional tie rod boltsthat often break. The only part that needs to beassembled to the body of the breaker by screwsis the accumulator, which doubles as a cap toseal the top of the breaker. By simply removingthe accumulator, all bushings and the piston areimmediately accessible. In its silenced version,the mono-block structure of the DMS series isvulcanized in a unique body with the external caseby means of a patented polyurethane solution.Noise is reduced to a minimum and the miniexcavator’sarm is protected from micro vibrations.The unique stepped piston design deliversmaximum energy to the chisel and minimumrecoil to the breaker body.The DMS breakers have an advancedmodular hydraulic brake on the piston to preventthe hammer from harmful blank firing. When thetool is not in contact with the rock, the oil supplyis automatically recycled and pressure strokesare avoided. A flow diverter valve is placed insidethe mono-block to stabilize the working pressureregardless of the oil flow, resulting in a constantenergy stroke.Technical specificationsModel Energy for Max Max Oil Max Operating Tool Height Min. Max Back MiniStroke Freq Flow Working Weight Dia Width Pressure ExcavatorpreassureCategoryjoule c/min lt/min bar kg mm mm mm bar tDMS 50 120 1 200 17-25 120 60 38 750 125 20/30 0.7–1.2DMS 95/2 240 1 200 27-40 12 95 45 100 130 20/30 1.2–1.8DMS 165 330 1 200 35-50 120 165 55 1 050 165 20/30 1.9–2DMS 210 500 1 200 40-55 120 210 62 1 200 160 20/30 2.8–3.8DMS 260 630 1 100 50-70 120 260 68 1 300 195 20/30 3.0–5.5DMS 310 750 1 000 60-80 120 310 72 1 450 205 25 5–7DMS 410 900 900 70-95 120 410 80 1 550 225 25 8.5–9.5DMS 510 1 080 900 80–110 120 510 85 1 700 230 25 8–11.5DMS 850 1 450 900 100–130 120 850 95 1 830 280 25 9.5–13.5Chicago Pneumatic breakersboost performanceChicago Pneumatic has added 13 new modelsto its new RX line of hydraulic breakers, eachdesigned to work with a specific range of carrier.For example, the 746-joule RX-4 is designedfor 2 to 6t carriers, while the 1,017 joule modelis tailored for skid steers. Models RX14 and upfeature a Power Stop function that reduces blankfiring, protecting the breaker and carrier andincreasing the working life of the components.The larger models in the RX line, RX25-RX53,feature a power control valve to increase productivity.This enables the operator to set the breakercharacteristics according to the application forhigher productivity. The RX25-RX53 modelsalso feature a fastening system that uses headbolts and insert threads to distribute the threadstrain equally.Designed with fewer components andfewer moving parts, RX line breakers are easierto maintain and repair, a critical considerationfor contractors who want to reduce the risk ofjob-site downtime. All RX breakers also include apower boost feature that achieves higher breakingperformance in tougher applications withoutrequiring additional hydraulic input.Stanley’s MBO5 isthree breakers in oneStanley Hydraulic Tools’ new lightweight MB05concrete breaker features a single four-positionbracket that spins into position, allowing skid steerloaders to operate from multiple angles without interruptionsfor back plate changes when breakingdown walls or sidewalks. The proprietary bracketexpands skid steer work areas and sight lineswith angles ranging from 18 to 36° downward,settings that normally require use of separate backplates for each position.By combining three bracket assemblies intoone component, MB05 brings major increasesto skid steer productivity and substantial reductionsin operating costs and dealer inventories.A side-plated model easily attaches to miniexcavatorswith two pins or through a bolt-onquick coupling process. “MB05’s three-piece,modular construction is the least complex, easiest,and most cost-effective to maintain, and amongthe most powerful in its segment,” says StanleyHydraulic Tools president Martin Schnurr. “It’s aone-size-fits-all tool that eliminates the need forextra skid steer brackets and side plates in dealerinventory stocks.”With an operating weight of 367.4 kg, andone of the lightest in its class and 20% lighter thanthe MB356 breaker it replaces, the MB05 bringsincreased stability to 3t skid steers and 3.6t miniexcavators.Flow rates range from 38 to 83l/m,powered through direct acting nitrogen, delivering1,550b/m, almost 50% more than MB356 andwell above most comparable models. The MB05comes with exclusive features that reduce servicetime and operating costs, including bushings thatlast longer than their conventional counterparts.Worn portions of upper bushings rotate 90° tothe side, and lower bushings are flipped four timesbefore replacement. A sleeve around the pistonallows quick and low-cost replacement of partsdamaged by contaminated oil.Socomec heavy breakersizes up for reliabilityAlso setting a personal best for heavy rangehammers is Socomec, which debuted its MDO4000 TS at the 2011 Samoter fair. Designed tomeet the needs of the users of excavators in the45 to 65 t range, the 4t, 3m high MDO 4000TS shows off all the technical advantages thatSocomec has become known. An innovative systemallows users to easily tailor the frequency andpower of the hammer’s blows to the resistanceof the material it is working on. This makes theoperator’s job easier and ensures optimal resultsfrom one job to another.Because tie rods in conventional hammerstructures require frequent maintenance, Socomecdevelopment a new system that allowstie rods on the MDO 4000 TS to be tightenedwithout threading, resulting in more elasticityand durability.Socomec heavybreakerIssue 2 • May - June 2011 • PDi 19

Technical specificationsHB 2 000 HB 3 100 HB 4 700Service weight (kg) 2 000 3 100 4 700Carrier weight class (t) 22–38 32–52 45–80Oil flow (l/min) 150–190 210–270 260–340Operating pressure (bar) 160–180 160–180 160–180Number of blows (bpm) 300–600 280–560 280–520Doosan hydraulic breakers guardagainst pressure reductionsDoosan has launched its DXB hydraulic breakersfor the European demolition, construction, andmining market. The DXB30, DXB100, DXB170,DXB190, and DXB260 models cover carriersfrom mini-excavators and skid steer loaders tolarge excavators.DXB technology ensures the carrier isprotected from the effects of reduction in pressurepeaks. The breakers include an energyrecovery system and a patented valve system,increasing overall performance. The piston andcylinder are manufactured to precise tolerances,resulting in lower maintenance costs. In addition,an advanced dampening system protects thebreakers against blank firing.The Doosan DXB170 is suitable for 18 to28t excavators, while the DXB260 is designedfor use on 27 to 37t excavators. The superiorpower-to-weight ratios of these breakers providevery efficient reduction of rock, boulders,concrete and other demolition waste, as well asexcellent excavation work.Atlas Copco heavy breakers feature PowerAdapt,optimized power-to-weight ratioAtlas Copco’s heavy hydraulic breaker models,HB 2000 HB 3100, and HB 4700, are designedto allow smaller attachments and carriers toprovide the same kind of performance as theirlarger counterparts. All three deliver significantlymore power than their predecessor models.The breakers are equipped with the Power-Adapt system, which shuts down the breaker incase the oil pressure is too high. “This is usefulwhen the hydraulic breaker is used on differentcarrier units,” says Atlas Copco medium andheavy breaker product manager Torsten Treger.“Hydraulic breakers can generally be hydraulicallyoverloaded if the carrier’s oil pressure hasthe wrong setting. In order to ensure that ourcustomers can make full use of the equipment interms of efficiency and power, we have equippedthe entire range of heavy-duty hydraulic breakerswith PowerAdapt.”With an improper carrier oil pressure setting,conventional pressure relief valves, as the onesfrequently used in hydraulic breakers, continu-ously drain oil into the tank and therefore wasteprecious energy. This affects the efficiency andprofitability of the equipment.The improved guide system of the hydraulicbreakers provides a better stability and resistance.“After all hydraulic breakers are subject totough operating conditions,” says Treger. “A newretaining bar provides better protection especiallyin the lower part of the hydraulic breaker, whichhas to take a lot of wear and tear. Both the Dustand Non-Dust versions of the three new modelsare furnished with the same all-round wearprotection.” The HB Series also feature the VibroSilencedSystem to protect operators againstnoise and vibrations, AutoControl to adapt theblow frequency and impact energy to the rockhardness, and the ContiLube II integratedautomatic lubrication system. The StartSelectfeature allows the operator to influence thebreaker’s starting and shutdown behaviour, whilean optional DustProtector prevents penetration oflower parts by dust and rock particles.Technical specificationsModel Carrier Operating Tool Operating Hydr. Flow. Max Energy perWeight Weight Dia Pressure Req. Frequency Blowt kg mm bar l/mm bpm jouleDXB30 3.5–7 250 68 140 35–50 700 1 000DXB100 10–20 900 106 170 80–140 800 2 350DXB170 18–28 1620 137 180 100–150 600 3 400DXB190 20–30 1750 142 180 120–180 600 4 000DXB260 27–37 2450 156 180 150–240 600 5 000Okada breakerstresses versatilityOkada has designed its TOP 280 breaker for awider range of applications than the company’sprevious 20t class model. Matched with an 18to 30t class carrier machine, the TOP 280’shydraulic circuit breaker provides a 12% higherimpact frequency with similar blow impact power.In addition, new component materials and a newchisel set pin fixing system extends the life ofthe chisel by 35%. The TOP 280 also does notrequire an accumulator, and is easily maintainedwith only a few spare parts.Wacker Neuson breaker letsyou gas and go…Wacker Neuson’s new generation of gasolinebreaker, the BH 65, offers improved reliability,serviceability, and ergonomics features to increaseproduction in a variety of applications,including breaking concrete floors, walls, sidewalks,stones, brickwork, frozen ground, heavyclay and similar materials.Powered by Wacker Neuson’s own EPAcertified2-cycle engine, the tool can also beused for cutting and breaking asphalt pavements,soil probes, ground rod stakes, and tampingsmall backfill areasWeighing in at only 26 kg and hitting with asingle stroke impact of 65 joules/blow at a rate of1250 blows/min, the BH 65 offers an excellentpower-to-weight ratio. The self-contained unitdoes not require a generator or compressor,making it convenient and ideal for use in remote20 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011areas. An improved cooling system, the heart ofthe user-friendly design, uses an air deflector totransfer cool air to the percussion system. Thisdecreases the BH 65’s overall temperatureand increases the operator comfort, safety andservice life of the breaker.Improved ergonomic features include anew compact design with redesigned hood andhandles that make it easier to operate the unit.Along with the unit’s patented air percussionsystem and vibration dampening housing, thisfeature enables operators to work for longerperiods of time under more comfortable conditionswithout compromising performance andincreasing productivity. To improve handling andmaintenance, a repositioned fuel cap is easier toaccess from any position. This allows the operatorto refill the tank with the unit upright or lying onthe ground. An integrated purge bulb removes airfrom the fuel line and improves starting. Anothernew product entry from Wacker Neuson is the EH75/240, the only 240V electric breaker availablein the United States. Using any construction grade3.8kW portable generator, the EH 75/240, withan integrated inverter, converts single phase tothree-phase power ensuring that each time thetool hits the concrete it delivers a consistent hardblow. Because of the inverter, the EH 75 canbe powered by a brushless three-phase motorand offers consistent power supply even whenusing a long extension cord. The inverter alsoprotects the tool with an automatic shut off ifinput voltage is too low or too high, providing forlong life and unmatched durability. By eliminatingthe traditional rotor and carbon brushes foundon competitive models, Wacker Neuson haseliminated the need for maintenance on this tool.With no brushes to replace or winding failures tocontend with contractors can be assured that thistool will provide the best uptime in the industry.The EH 75 weighs only26 kilo, and hits with 75joules. With the high percussionrate of 1275blows/min, the EH 75offers the highest power-to-weightratio ofany breaker inthis size class.Because the EH75 and a small portable generator can easily fitin the back of a pickup truck, the new tool canmeet the performance of 27 to 32kg pneumatichammers, while eliminating the need to tow acompressor. The EH 75’s outstanding performanceand extremely high breaking output is theresult of a new hollow piston percussion systemwith a rod striker and patented shockwaveoptimizedpercussion system along with the highsingle stroke energy.

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Caterpillar’s new H25D hydraulic hammerCaterpillar has introduced the H25D hydraulichammer, which combines simplicity and costeffectivenesswith a class leading power toweight ratio that is optimized for demolitionand recycling.“The release of the H25D hammer is anotheraddition to the successful line of D-series hammersdesigned with the customer’s satisfactionin mind,” says Caterpillar Work Tools EAME salesmanager Scott Graham. “We look forward toproviding our customers with improved value insupport of their demolition and recycling tasks.”The H25D includes a number of newand improved features designed to maximizeproductivity and minimize downtime. The H25Dhas been designed with focus on reliability andease of serviceability. The simple design has astreamlined shape that provides good accessto narrow places. Also it features just two movingparts to minimise maintenance. The H25Dhas no tie rods, an integrated accumulator andintegrated lower tool busing.The H25D has a high blow rate, whichtranslates into high productivity. Also it featuresconstant blow energy regardless of the oil flowadjustment within the specifications.No periodical gas recharging is required forthe H25D, whilst servicing or resealing. The replacementof the single lower tool busing can bedone in a matter of minutes enhancing minimaldown time and better productivity.The hammer comes with a complete mountinggroup for the HEXMN 300.9D machine. Thesingle bushing can be replaced in 10 minutes.Technical SpecificationsH25DCarrier Weight Kg 800–1 100Acceptable Oil Flow L/min 15–25Operating Pressure Bar 100–120Impact Frequency Bpm 1 000–1 900**Operating Weight Kg 70Tool Diameter mm 36Noise level dB (A) 121** Operating weight includes hammer, standard tool, and average mounting group.GlobramHydraulic BreakersIn 2010, hydraulic equipment expert Euroram-Rockmaster BV was approached by HenconMobile Equipment BV, which at the time wasworking on the development of a crust breaker,and needed a supplier of a hydraulic breakersuitable to the specific needs of their project.As a worldwide supplier of custommade mobile equipment for the heavyindustries, Hencon BV specialisesin the development of solutions forsituations where conventional vehiclescannot operate satisfactory. For this particularproject the crust breaker, used forbreaking slag on liquid aluminium, was tobe fitted with a hydraulic hammer that canperform under extreme circumstances.Based on the technical requirementssupplied, Euroram Rockmaster BV set towork on the modification of its Globram RM45breaker. Changes were made to its hydraulicand mechanical properties to guarantee optimumperformance in this specific, tough application.With both companies satisfied with the outcomeof the project, several more modified breakershave been delivered over the past six months.Following this first successful project, thetwo Dutch companies are continuing theircooperation in new projects. Both are confidentthe cooperation will expand into the future, andwill allow both Hencon Mobile Equipment andEuroram Rockmaster to maximise their flexibilityand improve their respective product ranges.Atlas Copco’s newCC4700 CombiCutterThe new CC 4700 demolition cutter for 45–65tcarrier units completes Atlas Copco’s range.Stability, reliability and low operating costs are thekey criteria for the development of this crushermodel. “With the CC 4700 we are respondingto the trend towards larger demolition equipment,”says Silent Demolition Tools product linemanager Wolfgang Hohn, “And we are closingthe gap that existed between our CC 3300 andthe CC 6000, which was presented at Bauma2010.” The CC 4700 follows the design of theentire hydraulic demolition cutter range of AtlasCopco. The system of two articulated arms andtwo lifting cylinders has been tried and testedand it offers a constant high crushing forcethroughout the entire closing process. And thecombination of one single and one twin bladearm enables maximum stability even underextreme loads. Universal arms and Steel cuttingarms versions are available for the CC 4700.The crusher arms are stably mounted on acentral main pin, reducing the time required forchanging crusher arms by up to 75%, comparedto separate mountings. Both crusher arms canbe fitted and removed as a unit, because thecoupling and positioning system, continues tolink the two together even after removal.Crusher arms can be changed on site,thereby avoiding time-consuming and costlytransport to the workshop. And the practicalconcept for wearing parts also saves time.Crusher teeth and cutting blades can be turnedor changed quickly and easily on site. “We foundthat about two-thirds of the operating cost of anattachment arise from factors such as energy,operator costs, service and maintenance, andonly one-third from the investment costs,” addsWolfgang Hohn. “With the CC 4700 we arefocusing on these consequential costs.”Technical data: CC 4700 U* CC 4700S*Carrier weight class t 45-65 45-65Operating weight kg 4,750 4,500Cutting force t 198Crushing force, front crusher teeth t 155Oil throughflow l/min 350–450 350–450Operating pressure bar 350 350Jaw width mm 1 300 710Jaw depth mm 1 080 860*Jaw version “U” = Universal jaw, “S” = Steel cutting jaw26 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011

Dr. Schulze launches new dry coring system at BeBoSaDr. Schulze GmbH used BeBoSa to unveila new system designed for dry coringin heavily reinforced concretes. The newsystem consists of a rugged drill stand,electric drill motor and drill bits DCD-SPdeveloped specifically for dry drilling. Oncustomers’ requests, the system may comewith an industrial vacuum cleaner and otheraccessories.The system is designed for 28-130mmdrilling to a maximum depth of up to 500mm.To achieve the maximum drilling depth, a260mm long bit can be extended by usinga 300mm extension shaft. The new set-upis said to revolutionize concrete coringbecause it allows for drilling in a very denseand heavily reinforced material at a speed,which is equal to that of the wet process.But unlike wet drilling, the machine generatesvirtually no slurry and dust. Anothergreat benefit of the new system is that itdoes not require any additional cooling whichmakes it the perfect choice for jobs at nuclearpower plants or newly-remodeled premises.The system is also well suited for overheadapplications. The crucial part of the ruggedstand is a column with the steel tooth rake,which is designed to withstand high drillingloads. The roller guides ensure smooth andprecision operation.The electric motor is equipped with atwo-speed reducer and an input for vacuumcleaner. One of the motor’s key functions isautomatic shutdown at overload that helpsprevent damage to the core bit. The core bitis installed on the motor’s spindle by a trapezoidalthread that protects the bit from dustand ensures its quick assembly or dismantling.The custom-made modular drill bits DCD-SP remain the most important element of theentire set-up. Due to their modular construction,the core can be easily removed frominside the bit by screwing off one of the twomodules. The changeable module can be usedrepeatedly and save the cost of buying newcore bits. During multiple tests on different jobsites, the system has shown very high drillingperformances even on extremely reinforcedconcrete. It is true that tools for dry drilling andsawing put a bigger strain on the user’s budgetthan regular diamond consumables. But it salso true that on sites where the use of wateris off-limits, such as nuclear power plants,server rooms and new offices, dry coring isthe only viable option. And even where wateris allowed, the time-consuming process ofwater connection and collection eats up thesavings of purchasing cheaper tools.http://goo.gl/6K5bKhttp://goo.gl/kSgXvVTN’s new FB 150Crusher BucketFollowing the encouraging response at theBauma preview, VTN Europe recently completedits new series of Crusher Buckets by introducingthe FB 150 model at Samoter in March. The newFB series is not the result of a simple restyling ofthe previous range, first introduced in 2004, butthe result of the company’s commitment to produceequipment that increasingly distinguishesitself for its quality and reliability.By taking into account both the experiencegained over time and tests conducted followingfeedback from our users, VTN’s technicaldepartment focused on a new job with the aimof creating models that have been improvedin terms of structure, as well as performance,comfort and safety.The new version of VTN’s Crusher Bucket ismore attractive thanks to its more uniform design.The jaws are again made with precasting techniquesand retain their reversibility and can beused at least twice as long before replacement.To make it easier to adjust the mobile jaw, VTNhas introduced direct access from outside, makingit easier to extract or insert the special linings,which in turn determine the range of movement.FB 150 completes VTN Europe’s range andcan be used on excavators between 10 and16t. The mouth measures 600 mm in widthand 450 mm in height and has a capacity ofapproximately 0.5m 3 .ALLU’s newproducts at ConExpoAt ConExpo the Finnish company ALLU presentedits D–series in a series of demonstrationsfor visitors. These were the ALLU DNS 3-12fine screening attachment, ALLU DH 4-17 forscreening and crushing with changeable bladesand ALLU DNS 2-09 fine screening attachmentmounted on a small skid steer loader.At the ALLU stand there was a large numberof visitors to the demonstrations and a positivefeeling of better times ahead. “The exhibition wasa huge success and there is an obvious changetowards better times in sight. In some countriesthe movement is faster and in some the start isa little bit slower, but the direction is right,” saysALLU Finland managing director Kauko Pylväs.The demonstrations ran all day and everyday of the exhibition and received a lot of positivefeedback. Material used in the demonstrationswas very harsh and made many visitors returnto watch again how ALLU screened the hugerocks from the gravel. ConExpo visitors werealso first to see the new ALLU PMX Power Mixer,officially launched at ConExpo. The new mixeris a part of the ALLU Mass Stabilisation Systemmeant for stabilising soft or contaminated soilsand processing dredged sludge. The new PMXmixer has many new innovations, includinginclined drums that minimize the dead area ofthe bottom frame. This ensures easy penetrationthrough hard crust soil layers.28 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011

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32 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011of demolition and recycling attachments developed forthe US market. Quite a big number of new demolitionattachments were launched at the show and several ofthem feature in this issue of PDi. There was also quite agathering of mobile crushing and recycling manufacturers.Several new recycling units were launched and arecovered in our special recycling feature on pages 56-63.Atlas Copco took the chance to introducetheir new Powercrusher range on the USmarket. And Rockster Recycler launchednew machinery. It was also a clear trendthat compact and mobile recycling unitsare becoming more popular on the USmarket, which also has been taken upby domestic producers.Tons of newsThere was also a big number ofnew compact loading equipmenton display with many new modelssuitable for loading demolitiondebris on narrow indoor renovationand demolition projects as well as outdoorheavy demolition projects. There were very few specialdemolition rigs on show for heavy duty and high reachdemolition. The large demolition machines with long

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MORE PROFIT & ZERO EMISSIONwith compact hydraulic equipmentDynasetsolutionHYDRAULIC GENERATORHigh power electricityalways at work:AC-powered tools, lights,heating, cooling, welding,pumps, microwaves,1or3~motors etc…Power set 3,5-200 kVAWelding generator180-400 Amps DCMagnet system3-40kW, 220 VDCHydraulic MagnetØ700-1500mmHandy unit for demolitionscrap handling.DynasetsolutionHYDRAULIC COMPRESSORAir in compact size to allwork machines: pneumatictools, cleaning, quarry drillsflushing, pressurizing hydraulicbreakers against dust orwater, filling tires etc…Output 400-7500 l/min.(14-765 CFM), 7-12barHYDRAULIC KNOW-HOWEasy installation and guaranteedreliability. Hydraulic PTO,priority-, LS-valves, HVB-vibra,submersible pumps, etc..Ready installation data forevery machines.DynasetsolutionTake out of hydraulics to produce electricity, high pressure water,compressed air, magnetism, vibration...HIGH PRESSUREWATER PUMPBest power-to-size ratioin the world: powerwashing at work site, street,pipeline, bin cleaning, dustsuppression, water cutting,hydro demolition, scaling,fire fighting, drilling fluidpumping, water hydraulic,washing robot, underwaterwork etc…Water pressure 90-1600bar. Flow 20-300lpm25 years world leader expands for added productivity andwork efficiency – simply and in compact size – without extraengines. World’s best power-to-weight ratio guaranteeseasiest on-board installation on all work machines.Know more? DYNASET Oy, Menotie 3, FI-33470 Ylöjärvi, Finland. Tel +358 3 3488 200,Fax +358 3 3488 222, info@dynaset.com, www.dynaset.com or dealers around worldreach rigs in Europe have not yet had that break through inthe US. In terms of remotely controlled demolition robots,three manufacturers were represented. These were Brokk,Finmac and a new machine from Hong Kong based HDEngineering. Brokk showed their two latest additions theBrokk 260 and Brokk 400. Finmac showed their existingmodel F16 in the Stanley La Bounty booth. The Finmacrobot is, besides Stanley LaBounty, marketed by the UScompany Wrench. The company offers a wide and comprehensiverange of equipment for demolition, includingtwo dust cannon brands from Italy. Another US companythat has increased its marketing efforts across the US boardersis Brunner & Lay. The company has a long and strongreputation of developing and manufacturing chisels forhydraulic breakers.The new demolition robot model from HD Engineering,HD-50 RB, is quite an interesting piece of equipmentdeveloped for heavy-duty remotely controlled demolition.The unit weighs about 5 t and has a reach of approximately8 m. HD Engineering was once a distributor in the Far EastAsia for Brokk.There were also plenty of models for demolition contractorsthat would like to do something radical about preventingdust from spreading on outdoor demolition sites. A big numberof manufacturers of dust cannons showed their latest models.Several of them are based in Italy but still the biggest in thisarea is US Dustboss, which introduced several years ago therevolutionary method of using water mist to bind dust particlesin the air.A show for heavy equipmentAs usual ConExpo-Con/Agg showed that it is an exhibitionmainly for heavy-duty equipment. Very few manufacturers ofdiamond tools and concrete sawing and drilling equipmentwere present as well as manufacturers of concrete floor grindingand polishing. These manufacturers mainly choose the Worldof Concrete to show their equipment. The 2011 edition ofConExpo-Con/Agg offered a fresh start of something verypositive on the US market, clear signs of a turn in the economy.Let us hope that the show turned out to be a boost for theeconomy that will help the US construction market to recover.Issue 2 • May - June 2011 • PDi 35

Updates for Komatsu Dash 8Demolition ExcavatorsNew JCB’sfor demolitionAt the forefront of its demolition offeringis JCB’s range of purpose-built trackedexcavators. JCB offers XD (Extra-Duty)versions of its JS220 and JS260 excavators,which feature alongside the successfulhigh reach demolition rig for the JS330XDmodel. Each features strengthened boomand dippers, rugged undercarriage guardingand covers, side rail protection systemsand FOPS cab guards with a host of furtheroptions.At the smaller end of the spectrum,Micro excavators are also invaluable forstripping out recyclable materials such asgypsum, plasterboard, and Artex. Smallenough to fit through a standard doorway,the JCB Micro can deliver powerfulperformance within a building. A 13.7kW(18.4hp) engine can handle the toughesttasks in the tightest environments, whilstthe undercarriage extends from 700 mmto 1000 mm giving excellent stability andlift capacity. Fitted with a bucket or breaker,the JCB 8014, 8016 and 8018 miniexcavators are perfect for bringing downinternal walls or for general clean up andloading out workKomatsu offers a completerange of Dash 8Demolition Excavatorsspecifically configuredfor demolition work,with options designedto meet the rigours oftough demolition applications.The highreach equipment iscomplemented by conventionaldemolitionexcavators, availablewith mono, straight ortwo piece boom optionsthat can carryout site clearance andother essential taskson demolition sites.36 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011The PC290LC/NLC-8 is the latest addition to the high reachdemolition range and was first presented at Bauma 2010. Followingthe European Demolition Associations safe workingrange guidelines, it is ideally suited for demolition of two tofive story buildings or buildings up to 15m height without theneed for a platform.Extra protectionIts size is advantageous, particularly in restricted areas; the relativelylight weight of this machine makes it easily transportable.It can work in areas where larger 60-70 tonnes machines withnormal boom configurations cannot.Recently Komatsu also added extra protection featuresto all the Dash 8 demolition excavators. These latest developmentsinclude:• An opening front guard: Already proven on High ReachDemolition, it is now available on all Komatsu demolitionexcavators. Operators can easily clean the whole windowspace regularly for maximum visibility.• An optional cylinder guard: Top and side protection of the cylinderrod ensures maximum protection against damage from fallingdebris. (Standard on HRD machines)• A reinforced side link: Demolition work is tough and continuoususe of heavy attachments can induce higher stresses thanconventional digging work.• A boom lamp guard : Extra protection from debris• Completing the range, Komatsu’s short tail excavators witha level II Operator Protective Guard (OPG) are ideal for thosespecial demolition jobs where work space is limited.The KOMTRAX systemThe Dash 8 demolition excavators are all fitted with KOM-TRAX, Komatsu’s Satellite Monitoring System. Machinedata is easily accessible over the internet and allows owners orfleet managers to view their machine’s location, performanceand service requirements. KOMTRAX can track transportmovements and also help to keep the machine secure by sendingan email notification to the owner or fleet manager in caseof an unauthorized engine start.

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38 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011“When fully assembled,the TUHD 90-5 makes ajaw-dropping sight”;

Movers and shakers:Rusch unlimitedPDi’s new series Movers andShakers feature dedicatedto the demolition industry’strendsetters rolls on. The currentepisode features Rusch,the Dutch manufacturer creatingexotic demolition giantsthat look as if they camestraight from a sci-fi movie.A cross between a demolition excavator and a crane, Ruschmachines are capable of bringing a building down from ashigh as 90 m. The sky is definitely the limit when Ruschset itself a new challenge.High-reach manRusch’s owner and managing director, Ruud Schreijer, is ahuman equivalent of the machines he devises. Extremelytall and powerfully built, Ruud is very imposing. He hadacquired a vast experience in the crane industry by workingfirst for Zandaam-based Kenz Kraantechniek, then for theBritish Kenz Cranes Ltd for almost ten years. In 1991, heventured out with his own company called Rusch. GivenRuud’s extensive background in cranes, it is a small wonderthat repairing telescopic booms for mobile cranes becameRusch’s core business. It is believed there are only threecompanies in the world that provide that kind of service,and Rusch is proud to be one of them. A few years later,the company added offshore crane inspection, testingand certifying of lifting and fire-fighting equipment to itsscope of activities.Taking on demolitionIn 2003 when the Dutch economy plunged into recession,Rusch found itself in dire straits. With 40 people on thestaff and no work, it became painfully obvious that thecompany needed to find a project with a longer lead-timecompared to Rusch’s usual range of services. An opportunitypresented itself in 2005 when the Dutch contractorBeelen approached Pon Equipment, the Caterpillar dealerin the Netherlands and a long-time partner of Rusch, witha tall order of building a 60 m demolition rig. Beelen alsowanted the machine to be CE certified. A joint team ofRusch and Pon Equipment engineers worked on thisproject for almost a year to deliver Europe’s highest demolitioninstallation in 2006. The TUHD 60 (TelescopicUltra High Demolition) was based on a Cat 385 excavatormodified by Rusch to accommodate a specially designed60m boom carrying a 2.5t demolition tool. The TUHD60 was Rusch’s first foray into the demolition sector, andthe company learned a lot from the experience. The nextdemolition project, which took place in 2007, saw Ruschbuild its first triple-boom machine. With the boom designedto move 33m up and 20m down, the triple-boom33-15 was equally suited for high-reach and harbour applicationssuch as demolition of shipwrecks.Reaching for the skyBut the real breakthrough came one year later when Ruschmade headlines with the world’s highest demolition craneTUHD 90-5. This 90m monster was ordered by a Dutchdemolition contractor for ultra high-reach demolition jobs.Nobody had ever attempted anything this big before, butRusch always thrived on challenges. A 130t Cat 5110 Bexcavator, which was chosen as the rig carrier, underwentso many modifications that it was hardly recognizable. Itsbody was made longer and wider, and its tracks lengthenedby 2.5m. The base machine carried a 90m telescopic boomwith a 5t tool controlled by an enhanced electro-hydraulicsystem developed in-house by Rusch. When fully assembled,the TUHD 90-5 makes a jaw-dropping sight. Bybuilding it, Rusch has proved once again that the ability tocreate something truly extraordinary can only be limitedby a creator’s imagination and self-imposed restrictions.The Big Wolf projectIn 2009, Norway-based AF Decom won a contract todemolish nine offshore platforms from the North Sea.The project called for the platforms to be brought onshoreone by one by a barge, where AF Decom was to dismantlethem before the next barge came in. It was obvious to thecontractor that cutting the platforms to transportable pieceswith shears would be the fastest option. But the problemwas that the cutting had to be done at a height of 50m,with the structures to be cut being 915mm diameter steelpipes. The only suitable tool for a job like this might be a25t shear. All those constraints meant that a very specialmachine was to be used on the project, so AF Decom wenton the Internet looking for a possible supplier. The momentthey came across a TUHD 90-5 video, they knew that theyhad to look no further. Soon after the initial contact wasmade, Rusch delivered its first proposal in accordance withthe job specification.AF Decom, however, felt that the estimated budgetmight be an issue and asked Rusch to come up with analternative. This is how the Triple 34-25 model, designedfor 34m high-reach demolition work, was created. The newdesign won the approval of AF Decom, and Rusch wasordered to deliver the machine within 10 months. Ruschopted to use a Caterpillar 5130B as the Triple 34-25 baseand a Genesis GPX 2500R shears for steel cutting. Theforce that the GPX 2500R shears generated proved to bea major challenge on this project. When the tool was notoptimally positioned relative to the object, the powerfulreaction force went through both the object and the boom.The reaction force was, in fact, so big that, theoretically, itcould move the entire machine. Rusch solved this problemby developing the revolutionary EXPREV system (EXceptionalforce PREVenting system) that absorbed the excessiveforces created by the shears.The system was not the only innovation born outof the cooperation between AF Decom and Rusch. AFDecom requested the Dutch manufacturer to come upwith a solution to protect the boom cylinders, and Ruschduly obliged. The solution they found was a thick rubberpad over the cylinders. Since operational safety is of paramountimportance on high-reach jobs, the Triple 34-25 wasequipped with a computer-assisted safety system similar tothat used in the TUHD 90-5. The system constantly tracksdown the boom reach to avoid the danger of capsizing. Theangle sensors record the exact positions of the elementsand send a signal to the central processing unit. The unitcalculates the centres of gravity and outputs this data onto the touch screen installed in the cabin. When 90% ofthe maximum reach is achieved, the pre-alarm indicatorlights up. At 100% of the permissible reach, the controlunit receives a signal to shut down the hydraulics andimmobilizes the machine. AF Decom was delighted withthe machine performances, and the job was successfullycompleted. Since the Big Wolf project, the Triple 34-25has proved its worth many times and is still in high demandfor offshore platform demolition jobs.RS4500 seriesIf Rusch had only built the TUHD 90-5, it would havebeen enough to secure the company a prominent place inthe history of controlled demolition. But even with fourdemolition crane projects under its belt, the manufacturerrefuses to rest on its laurels. The new project, the RS4500series, is now underway at Rusch. This series is based onan 85t excavator and designed to operate with either atelescopic or knuckle boom. One of the RS4500’s featuresis versatility. The machine is suitable for a broad range ofapplications, including Rusch’s trademark high-reach jobsas well as digging and foundation ripping. The new seriesis expected to be released in the autumn.www.rusch.toThe triple-boom 33-15 is equally suited for highreachand harbour demolition applications.Issue 2 • May - June 2011 • PDi 39

Hitachi’s SilPDi’s demolition talkwith Hitachi’s Mark BurghoornMark Burghoorn is thedemolition productmanager at HitachiConstruction Machinery(Europe) NV. He hasconsiderable experiencein the demolitionindustry and sharedhis outlook on thedemolition market’strends and Hitachi’simmediate and longtermplans with PDi’sAndrei Bushmarin.40 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011

ver Lining!Although Hitachi Construction Machinery Group hasa long track record of building machines for demolitionapplications, its European subsidiary diversified into thisbusiness about six years ago. The construction industry wasbooming at the time, and OEM machines of high qualitywere in keen demand in Europe. Then the world began toslip into recession, with building projects getting mothballedalmost everywhere. But every cloud has a silver lining andin Hitachi’s case, the silver lining turned out to be brighterthan anyone might have expected. Mark contends thatthis particular crisis was actually positive for the demolitionsector because it sent a wake-up call to dealers. Whendemand for general construction machinery plummeted,dealers were forced to find alternative options to prop uptheir dwindling revenues. Once they realized the real valueand profit-making potential behind demolition, sales ofspecialized demolition equipment began to climb back upall over Europe.decided to forge ahead and further extend the wheeled line.The future shines brightWith 1,400 demolition machines built since 2002, HitachiConstruction Machinery has firmly established itself asone of the world’s leading OEM manufacturers. Its Europeandaughter company has done an equally good jobin promoting the Hitachi brand on the continent. Withan extensive 40 plus dealer network, a parts distributioncentre in Oosterhout and a factory and training centre inAmsterdam, HCME is well positioned to provide its customerswith OEM machines and spare parts in an efficientand quick manner. The recession loosens its grip now, andHitachi is determined to use the impending upswing toturn a mere silver lining into a solid-gold advantage overthe competition.www.hcme.comDifferent customer mentalityHitachi designs and builds its demolition excavators in Japan.It means by default they are extremely productive andreliable. But it also means that they are very task-specific.It reflects the key difference in the Japanese and Europeanapproaches to demolition. In Japan, it is a common practiceto use a few demolition machines, each unit for every task,on the same site. European contractors, on the other hand,always demand versatility from their machines. They wantan excavator that would be able to perform the entire rangeof demolition and material-handling jobs on its own. Thishas to be taken into consideration by every manufacturerthat wants to be competitive in Europe. Therefore, Hitachi’sJapanese and European operations are now finalizingtogether a new design concept for demolition excavators forthe European market.Ultra high-reach is not a priorityWhen asked about ultra high-reach applications over 40m,Mark said that making machines for these tasks would notbe part of Hitachi’s strategy. A demolition contractor maypurchase a standard Hitachi excavator and have it modifiedfor super high-reach jobs. Hitachi’s ZX-3 series, for instance,is particularly popular with the manufacturers that createspecial demolition one-offs, and a good number of exoticmachines have been devised on this basis. However, therewill be no serial production of ultra high-reach machinesany time soon. The company is rather more interestedin developing a market for small demolition excavatorsranging between 8.5 and 25t. According to Mark, this segmenthas huge potential and definitely is one of Hitachi’spriorities now.Mark Burghoorn is the demolitionproduct manager at Hitachi ConstructionMachinery (Europe) NV.Good year for wheelsMaterial handling has always been and will remain paramountfor Hitachi. The European subsidiary began to supplyfactory-modified machines for material handling some twoand half years ago. The current line-up includes six modelswith four crawler and two wheeled versions. Mark says itis the wheeled end of the range that attracts most interestfrom the customers. The 2011 order portfolios for the 28tZX250W-3 and 36.5t ZX250W-3 wheeled excavators arealready full to the brim. Fuelled by their success, Hitachi hasIssue 2 • May - June 2011 • PDi 41

Liebherr andthe macaronisThe Liebherr R 954 has a range of 34 m, it is fullydemolition equipped, which includes a tilting andextra protected cab, hydraulically adjustable chassisand hydraulically removable counterweight.Lotus Machinery & Transport ABis currently conducting a spectaculardemolition of a macaronifactory on Kvarnholmen in Nackajust south of Stockholm. Waterfrontapartments, with stunningviews over the water and Djurgarden,will be built on the site.For the demolition Lotus is usinga new demolition equippedLiebherr R 954, the first Liebherrdemolition machine in Sweden.Lotus Machinery & Transport AB is a growing demolitionplayer in Sweden. The company was founded in1996 primarily as a transportation company. But overthe years Lotus has gradually expanded its operationsinto excavation and traditional land and constructioncontracts. In recent years it has also begun to offer demolitionservices. Demolition activities have increasedheavily, especially during the last two years, which hasresulted in investment in new demolition orientatedequipment. The last new addition is a demolitionequipped excavator from German manufacturer Lieb-42 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011herr, the first of its kind in the Swedish market.Significant investmentsin demolition servicesLotus has annual sales of SEK70 million and 70 employees,with about 25 working purely with demolition.“Demolition assignments have grown progressively inrecent years and prospects for continued growth lookvery good,” says Anton Segerlund, who runs Lotus Machinery& Transport AB with his father, mother and twobrothers. “We have had good order entry throughoutthe recent recession and we have almost a full orderbook going forward. The job situation has called for usto review our machinery park and our new Liebherr R954 fits in very well with our expansion plans.”It was Anton’s father Seppo Suomila who startedLotus Machinery & Transport AB. Lotus is purelya family business and mother Margaret and Anton’sbrothers Peter and John also work in the company.The emphasis on demolition operations is on completedemolition of all kinds structures in the building andprocess industries. “We take on all types of total demo-

Anton Segerlund is very satisfied with the new machine from Liebherr. “The standard demolition fitted machinefrom Liebherr, in combination with the Oil Quick quick coupling system, works like a dream,” says Anton.lition and also perform various types of rehabilitationwork such as soil, asbestos and PCB removal. We recycledemolition rubble and have our own waste centre inthe suburb of Botkyrka, where we also have our ownrecycling crusher,” says Anton.The company is based in Stockholm and it is alsowhere the majority of the contracts are, but the businessis nationwide and Lotus performs jobs throughoutSweden. The company is currently working on largedemolition jobs in Örnsköldsvik, Borlänge and inGothenburg.Luxury apartmentsOn Kvarnholmen in Nacka Municipality, where Antonworks with the new Liebherr demolition machine fromLiebherr, there will be a luxury area of beach apartmentswith stunning views over the water and Djurgarden. Lotusis demolishing about 60 grain silos in both concreteand steel. There are also offices and production facilitiesto be demolished. The demolition project is estimatedto comprise thousands of tonnes of concrete and tonnesof scrap. The client is JM Construction and Lotus beganworking with interior demolition in mid-March. Thedemolition part of the job is to be completed by midsummer.Apart from the new Liebherr R 954 Lotus isalso using a Hitachi 470 for excavation work. The dustfrom the demolition is suppressed by a Duztech watercannon next to the new Liebherr.in Finland who were all very satisfied. Then it’s fun tobe the first in Sweden with this machine,” says Anton.Liebherr has recently set up its own subsidiary inSweden to support its customers and the new demolitionexcavators. “The machines are well designed andbuilt to withstand tough conditions. It is very stimulatingto be able to offer Swedish demolition contractorsLiebherr’s wide range,” says Liebherr demolition excavatorsalesman Thomas Magnuson. “Our excavators aregreat machines and perfectly fit the Swedish demolitionsector. In addition, we now have the industry’s broadestrange of demolition equipment excavators.”Lotus got its new machine in September lastyear. After delivery it was fitted with the smart quickcoupling system from Oil Quick for fast exchange ofvarious demolition attachments. The machine is alsoequipped with all the demolition attributes you couldwish for. The cab is reinforced, has hydraulic tilting andis protected to eliminate the risk of falling demolitionrubble. The undercarriage has an extra counterweight,which is hydraulically removable. Also the tracks arehydraulically adjustable. The long reach boom hasa length of 34 m but the biggest standard Liebherrdemolition machine has a reach of 42 m.“I think the machine with Oil Quick was a spoton investment. It is easy to work with and I feel thatLiebherr has invested a lot of power, flexibility andabove all safety in their demolition range,” says Anton.from 7.5 to 90 t. Lotus has also invested in a lot ofhydraulic demolition tools. Most of them come fromthe suppliers SMC and Trevi Benne. They have about10 cutters and pulverisers as well as many breakers invarious sizes. The jobs are often managed by Lotusand they work primarily with their own jobs and notso much in cooperation with other contractors in thedemolition industry. The company also operates its owntransport. “If our demolition activity increases at thesame rate as it has in the past two years, our hardwareand tool fleet will almost certainly be expanded withboth new machines and tools. There is no indicationtoday that new orders will decline, but rather the opposite,”says Anton.Liebherr’s new R954 is a well-balanced excavatordeveloped for heavy-duty demolition tasks.First demolition equippedLiebherr R 954 in Sweden“The new demolition machine from Liebherr is superb.Easy to work with, has comfortable cabin and goodview. We did some research before we decided on aLiebherr. Among other things, we talked with colleaguesBright future for LotusSince the demolition activity took off, Lotus Machinery& Transport AB invested heavily in both equipmentand tools. Liebherr R 954 is the latest example, butbefore that they bought a Hitachi 470. Today thereare 13 demolition excavators in the fleet weighingIssue 2 • May - June 2011 • PDi 43

Demolition - a focVolvo Construction Equipmentis a company with probablythe longest track-record in theconstruction machinery business.180 years of sustainabledevelopment is something tobe proud of. And for most ofthat time Volvo CE has stayedon top of their game. How abusiness enterprise can everbe that durable and competitive?Bill Law, Volvo CE’sGlobal Director for ExternalCommunications, answeredthat and other questions atan interview with PDi’s AndreiBushmarin in Brussels.180-year tradition of innovation“With over 180 years of history Volvo CE is clearlya company in the industry that can state we’ve beenaround as long as anyone and have been part of theshaping of the whole industry. From our spiritual homein Eskilstuna to the global business we’ve become, thecompany has been instrumental in bringing some ofthe greatest innovations to the market. To mentionsome significant milestones one could say the creationof the wheel loader in the early 1950’s or the world’sfirst series manufactured articulated hauler in 1966Volvo has always been an innovator. In more moderntimes Volvo’s revolutionary care cab has set industrystandards for safety or the critically acclaimed V-Actengine aimed at reducing emissions.There was an announcement of a new Presidentand CEO at Volvo CE just recently. Who is the headof the company now?Pat Olney has taken over from Olof Persson sincethe beginning of May this year as Olof has taken up therole of CEO of the whole Volvo Group. Pat has manyyears experience in the industry and has been involvedin many parts of the business from the finance side tooverseeing the development of the global industrialsystem and developing the strategy that has been sosuccessful for Volvo CE since 2008. A Canadian bybirth, Pat has worked in many countries and since 2008was a member of the executive management team.Do you expect any changes to the company’sstrategy with the new man at the helm?As I said earlier Pat was one of the team who44 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011was instrumental in developing our “fit for the futurestrategy” as such he’s clearly stated that his priority isto see the strategy fully and successfully implemented.As such you should not expect to see any radical changein direction. At the same time our business is alwayschanging as is our market and the strategy will beadapted and fine tuned to take account of the changeswe see in the world around us.Could you give us a snapshot of what Volvo istoday: its core businesses, employee number, andthe 2010 turnover?Volvo CE has grown dramatically since the late1990s. With a number of strategic acquisitions thecompany capitalized on its Swedish base to become oneof the leading providers of construction equipment andrelated services in the world. Building on its expansionin its core markets of Europe and North America Volvohas since gone really global. With the acquisition ofSamsung heavy industries in 2008 Volvo became thefirst major foreign investor in South Korea and at thesame time created a hub for its business in South EastAsia, subsequent acquisitions in China have seen Volvotake the number one spot in this huge market in theexcavator and wheel loader segment. Volvo today offersa full range of products and services in over 200countries, with production facilities in 14 locationsand more than 14,000 employees working hard tosatisfy our growing global customer base. In terms ofstatistics, despite the difficult conditions created bythe global financial crisis in 2008-09 Volvo bouncedback in 2010 with record product deliveries of over60,000 machines. It is not only sales that have seen apositive development, the last few years have also seenthe company grow profitably with operating marginsrunning at 10,8% which makes the company one ofthe most profitable in the industry.How many production facilities does Volvohave now?Volvo has production facilities in 14 countriesand is present in over 200 countries and territoriesaround the world.A focus on demolition and recyclingSince demolition and recycling are PDi magazine’smain subjects, would you describe brieflyVolvo’s demolition and recycling range?Demolition and recycling is an area that has longbeen in focus at Volvo Construction Equipment andtoday we have a comprehensive range of dedicatedmachines. For primary and secondary demolitionjobs, Volvo has six Standard Demolition Excavators,the EC210C, EC240C, EC290C, EC360C, EC460Cand EC700C. Added to this we have four ultra highreach (UHR) excavators, with booms from 21-32m andhigh visibility cabs. We also offer a range of demolitionattachments.What models of Volvo demolition excavators arethe most popular with the customers?As is often the case, the more specialized themachine, the lower volumes will be sold of them eachyear. This is the situation at Volvo CE, with the mostpopular machines being the general purpose 20 to 30tonne standard demolition excavators, which take alarge slice of total sales in the sector.What is, in your opinion, the reason behindtheir success?All models feature heavy duty fabrication, demolitionguarding, good visibility and the industryleading Care Cab. The value of the Volvo brand isalso important, which gives customers the assuranceof product innovation, high productivity, fuel efficiency– and critically in this sector – industry leadingsafety features.Any plans to extend the current demolition/

al area for VolvoBill Law, Volvo’s Global Director for External Communicationsrecycling line-up in the nearest future?I’m afraid I can’t go into specifics. We try to avoidmaking announcements about future product developmentuntil we are ready to take them to market.But that said, we are commitment to customers inthis sector and will endeavour to provide them withcomplete solutions for this important segment. Thiswill, of course, mean new products will be added tothis range over time.Let’s talk a little bit about a rather controversialsubject of ultra high-reach demolition applications(over 40 meters). Some manufacturers feel thatit’s dangerous to go beyond the 40-meter thresholdbecause it may jeopardize both the operator and themachine, and they refuse to build such machines ona serial basis. What is Volvo’s position on it?Safety is a core value of Volvo ConstructionEquipment and no one has a better reputation in theautomotive industry. We don’t believe that there is anarbitrary height at which machines become ineffective.What is important is that the machines are designedto work safely at their intended height – whatever thatheight is. Safety is our top priority and we have someof most talented and experienced experts who reallyunderstand the key issues of designing demolitionmachines that work at extreme heights.What is your outlook on the demolition industry?Do you feel that this business is now past therecession and growing?The demolition segment is set to improve on theIssue 2 • May - June 2011 • PDi 45

ack of a generally rising tide of recovering worldeconomies, especially those in the more mature marketsof Europe and the US, where there is a greaterneed to reuse existing inner city sites. Looking longerterm, the need for specialized machines to safely andefficiently recycle structures is set to grow on a globalbasis in the future.Award-winning loading equipmentA Volvo wheel loader has recently won the prestigious‘Red Dot’ award for the best design concept.Could you tell PDi’s readers a bit more about this46 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011particular model and Volvo’s material-handlingrange in general?The red dot award is one of the most prestigiousin the whole industry. In this case it recognized thefuel efficient design of the new Volvo L220G wheelloader. With over 4,000 entries it was a great recognitionof the excellent work done by the designers,developers and everyone involved in the creation ofthis new model. The Volvo team was very proud toreceive this award.The machine-building industry is a very competitivefield, with thousands of manufacturers fromall over the world striving for the top and oftenfailing. Volvo, on the other hand, has been stayingon top for decades, if not for centuries. What,in your opinion, sets the company apart from thecompetition?Clearly one of our strong points is our long history.Volvo has not only seen the industry evolve buthas been part of it. When customers buy Volvo theyknow they are buying a brand that they can trust, acompany who will be with them whatever the weatherin the market. There’s also the product innovations likeCareTrack that show Volvo is on the cutting edge oftechnology or our focus on fuel efficiency experiencedin recently launched technology such as Optishift inlarger wheel loaders which makes machines up to 15%more fuel efficient or our eco operator program whichshows how operators can utilize the machines moreefficiently. On the whole I think what sets us apartfrom our competitors is our core values which are partof everything we do – quality, safety and minimizingour impact on the environment.Up-to-date approach to marketingWhat are the focal points of Volvo’s marketingstrategy?Listening to our customers and focusing onbringing them a total solution to their business needs.Focusing on key customer segments allows us to offermore products to customers in areas where theyare needed most. Being a full range supplier of bothmachines and related services such as financing andcustomer support means we can be a total solutionprovider to our customers where ever they are inthe world.How big is Volvo’s dealer network at the moment?Volvo’s dealership network is comprehensive andglobal. With a mixture of owned and independent dealersVolvo has over 200 dealerships and a large numberof sub dealers. Where there is a customer in the worldVolvo CE is not far away…How many countries does Volvo supply its machineryinto?Over 200 countries and territories.What are Volvo’s biggest markets at the moment?Together with our home markets of Europe andNorth America the most growth we have seen is inAsia and in China in particular where we have reacheda number one spot with our main product offering.The question to you as Director for ExternalCommunications: how important is for Volvo theInternet and its social network services like Facebookand Twitter in terms of communication, marketingand promotion?What is important to me is the content & qualityof the messages that we need to communicate to ourexternal stakeholders. As the world increasingly usesnew media and online communication to seek and sendinformation so we see its growing importance. I haveno crystal ball that helps me identify exactly the impactonline tools will have on marketing and communicationbut I can tell you that we are looking at all tools in thisarea to ensure that we are taking advantage of what’s outthere in the best possible way.To round off our today’s conversation, what is yourforecast for 2011? Do you expect it to be a good yearfor the industry in general and Volvo in particular?We see the broad recovery continuing. Our forecastfor Asia remains strong and our estimations for theincrease in our markets in Europe and North Americahave been revised upwards by around 10% marketgrowth year on year.www.volvoce.com

Volvo demolition excavatorscater to a variety of needsWith additional hydraulic optionsand protection systems, VolvoConstruction Equipment excavatorsare tailored to the demandsof heavy-duty demolition sites.Addressing the varied – if specialized – needs of the demolitionsector, Volvo Construction Equipment offers a widerange of demolition excavators adapted to cope with therigors of demolition duties and provides both high reachand standard packages to meet the needs of contractors.Three ultra highFor extended reach, Volvo offers three Ultra High Reachdemolition models: the 21m-reach EC360CHR, the27m-reach EC460CHR, and the 32m-reach EC700BHR.All Volvo HR machines can be provided with both highreach equipment and a standard boom and arm configuration.The ability to switch from one type of equipmentto another with ease facilitates a return on customers’investment. And a hydraulic modular joint enables a30-minute quick change from demolition to standardbackhoe attachment, boosting machine utilisation whennot required for high reach projects.Six standard demolition rigsSupporting the HR range are Standard Demolition packagesdeveloped around the standard C or D-Series crawlerexcavator models - the EC210, EC240, EC290, EC360,EC460, and EC700. These “factory fit” demolition packagesensure operator protection, first and foremost, as wellas the necessary protection for the machines themselves – afactor that can considerably improve resale values. At thesame time, hydraulic upgrades allow the machine to actas a multi-function tool carrier.With operator safety and machine protection thekey considerations, the Volvo concept is to provide acompletely specified demolition package. To avoid thesituation where customers overlook important options,Volvo’s concept packages everything together, with alldemolition-specific features included, so the customerdoes not have to worry about which options to order.The unique feature of these demolition options is thatthey are all ‘bolt-on’, so no more welding is necessary inthe event of anything needing to be replaced due to wearor damage. This results in less machine downtime, withthe obvious impact that has on the profitability of thecustomer’s operation.Standard features included on both HR models and inthe Standard demolition packages include:• Bucket and boom cylinder guards, to protect rods andcylinders from falling object damage.• Swing ring protection guard to protect the swing ringbearing seal and grease piping from damage by rebar,timber, concrete or other rubble.• Frame-mounted, falling object guard (FOG). Bars on the frontof the guard are set at angles to increase forward visibility.• Micro-mesh screens on doors and engine cowl to keepout fine particles that could result in overheating andimpede engine performance.• Double thickness side doors on both sides of the superstructureto protect pumps and coolers in the event of side impact.• Bolt-on Side Impact Protection system to defend thesuperstructure from damage.• Enhanced 8mm under-guarding (10mm under the slew ring).• Full-length track guards to repel demolition debris and preventrebar or other sharp objects lodging in the tracks.www.volvoce.com/pressIssue 2 • May - June 2011 • PDi 47

Hired shot blastersaim up at reservoirDemolition at a lofty heightThe panoramic German restaurant on theDrachenfels, or Dragon’s Rock, above Königswinterin the Siebengebirge National Park onthe River Rhine is being replaced by a modernglass cube. The whole plateau at the summit isbeing conditioned to accommodate growth intourism. An Atlas Copco CombiCutter CC 2500U has managed to demolish the old restaurantunder difficult conditions.To begin with, the access road to therestaurant was iced over for weeks, making itimpossible to drive. Once the road was clear,the retaining wall along the road needed to bereinforced in parts to take the weight of the 25tCat 323 D excavator and the CombiCutter. Norubble was permitted to fall down the hillside andas a result, the outside walls needed to be takendown inwards towards the excavator.Time was also a pressure on foreman OlafGoldschmidt and his team from Dortmund-basedStricker GmbH & Co. KG. Demolition work had tobe completed by the end of February due to strictAs bid winner of the biggest refurbishment contractat the Mineirão Stadium, in Belo Horizonte,in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, contractorDetronic had the challenge of demolishing theentire bleachers area, where seats will be installed.The company used several Atlas Copco hydraulicbreakers for the project.The company’s civil works included thelowering of the field by 3.9 m, which requiredthe removal of 70,000m 2 of earth and thedemolition of electronic scoreboards and indoorstadium rooms.To handle the work the company developedrequirements regarding the protection of wildlife.Residents, visitors and the media alsoshowed great interest in the progress of demolitionwork. “I have never had so many curiousonlookers and representatives of the press on abuilding site,” says Olaf Goldschmidt. “The workattracted enormous interest.”The team managed to complete all demolitionwork in good time. Construction began on anew restaurant in May, 2011. Featuring a largeglass cube design, the building will also boast aspacious forecourt for visitors. The remodelledplateau will be officially opened at Easter 2012.The regional government will bear most of thecosts of about EUR 8million.www.atlascopco.comThe CombiCutter CC 2500Carrier weight class 22-35 tOperating weight 2,840 kgOil flow150-2,50 l /minOperating Pressure 350 barAtlas Copco breakersassist demolition in Brazila demolition plan, which involved the opening ofaccesses to allow entry of large equipment. “Weused the 140 kg hydraulic breakers SB 152,mounted on 8t mini-excavators,” says Detronicexecutive officer Ayres de Azevedo Barreto.“Only small equipment like those could move inthe limited area we had in the first stage of theconstruction.”After creating access for the larger equipment,Detronic started demolishing the bleachers usinglarger breakers, such as the SB 452, MB 750and HB 3100. The attachments were mountedon machines of up to 50t, demolishing 2,500m 3of concrete.The engineering plan devised by the companyprogrammed for the demolition of MineirãoStadium and the lowering of the field to becompleted in 150 days. “The high productivity ofA 300mm shot blaster removes coatings from the steel base of the reservoir.In Australia two self-propelled shot blasters,hired from Kennards Concrete Care, helpedwith the refurbishment of Canberra’s maindrinking water reservoir. The 415v, 250mmand 300mm shot blasters were used to removeoriginal coatings on the steel base of the 33million litre capacity tank before the 4400m 2area was recoated.ACG Industries, part of the Ausgroup ofcompanies, was contracted to undertake thework at Mt Stromlo Reservoir for ActewAGL,the multi-utility, which provides electricity,natural gas, water and wastewater servicesto the capital.This was the first refurbishment of thethe equipment involved allowed us to completethe works in less than 120 days,” says Barreto.“Considering the demolition tools available, thehydraulic breakers continue to be the mostrequested. They differ from the more specificreservoir in about 20 years. “Pot blasters arevery efficient, but they create so much dustyou can’t do anything else, such as priming,at the same time,” said ACT projects managerKerry Woodbridge. “The shot blasters produceminimal dust, which allows a full team to workalongside. We needed to achieve a surfaceprofile of between 40-70 microns. The roundedsteel shot did the heavy stuff, and removed thebulk of the coatings, and we then went over itwith a pot blaster. The recyclable nature of theshot is a bonus.”Kennards Concrete Care has hire centres inSydney, Brisbane Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.www.concretecare.com.auattachments, such as pulverisers and demolitiontweezers. The first are the ideal choice for recyclingof rebar and concrete, whilst the latter are morefor demolition on sites of difficult access, as theyare heavier and require more robust machines.”48 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011

Demolishing for newluxury hotel in BerlinIn the immediate vicinity of the Berlin Zoo Palast company UnitedHarvest Enterprises (situated in Abu Dhabi) invests on the Kantstrassein building a luxury hotel. This result in a filled up gap inthe capital of Germany.Meanwhile the dilapidated old buildings have become anuisance now and disappear piece by piece. By building a new118 m high hotel complex another grubby street corner is closed.Furthermore, there is a need for additional parking space, andthis done by creating a four-story parking garage underground.To realize this task, the pit reaches it final four-story deep withthe help of improvised floors. After the predetermined depth wasreached, they could start with the construction of the parking deck.Due to the design and load specifications the parking deck floorshad to be built in modular construction.The improvised floor was demolished and then to built thefinal ceiling of the parking decks. In this way, three improvisedtemporary floors had to be removed taking into account theirvery limited weight exposure.The company Kanellos GmbH of Berlin, that was in charge withthe demolition work, took the 40 cm thick and heavy reinforcedconcrete with 28 mm rebar away within a short time, by demolishingthe three floors with a total of 5.100m 2 heavy reinforcedconcrete slabs.The crushed material was recycled for re-use. For the demolitionof the heavily reinforced concrete ceiling demolition contractorKanellos had used a FRD concrete and steel shear type VC22FT.The product VC22FT out of the FRD full line a shear type with aservice weight of about 2300 kg, a jaw opening width of 895 mmand 530 mm long steel cutting blades could be used universally.The breaking of concrete structures became easy and cuttingthe rebar is clean and no additional time consuming dangerousgas cutting by hand is needed. Other FRD equipment that wasmounted on a mini-excavator was a hydraulic breaker FRD F3-LNfor trimming and cleaning out of the corners.The company Kanellos GmbH was able to continue theirprofessional work without using landfill space for most of thedemolished material.Wolfgang Gust plant manager was very pleased with theperformance of the FRD products. Attending area dealer companyReinhard Kienbaum was providing the fast and competent technicalservices and job site assistance. The completion of this new luxuryhotel is planned for late 2011.www.frd.eu“If cutting concrete,stone or masonryis your game...New 695 Series Utility Chain SawsWe’ve been using ICS chain saws for a long time. They’re greatfor deep, straight cuts and square corners. The 695 series is areal game changer. Quieter, lighter weight and less vibration.That makes us more productive and more profi table.”– George Cramer,President, Bedrock Concrete Cutting Inc.We understand what contractors like George Cramer go throughevery day. So every day, we push ourselves to perfect our toolsand technology to make a rough, dirty job a little easier and youeven more effective.See how we’re changing the game at icsbestway.comemail marketing@icsbestway.com, or visit a dealer near you.ICS | Blount Inc.icsbestway.com©2011 ICS | Blount Inc. All rights reserved.695F4 pictured. 0211Issue 2 • May - June 2011 • PDi 49

New Doosan 22.5 t ExcavatorDoosan has launched a new narrow widthcrawler excavator, the DX235NLC with monoboom, weighing 22.5t. Just 2.54 m wide,the DX235NLC excavator meets the transportwidth specifications of road regulations incountries such as Italy. The DX235NLC offersa combination of features including a heavycounterweight, reinforced 12.5mm shoe platesand an over-dimensioned front body section.The oversized boom and counterweight in theDX235NLC provide higher lifting performancesthan other excavators in the 21 to 24t category.HTC’s new advanced edge grinderHTC’s new edge grinder 270 EG is a breakthroughin the field of edge grindingand is available from 1 May 2011.Everyone with any type ofexperience in floor grinding knowsthat edge grinding can be a very timeconsuming task. Ergonomics and edgegrinding is also something that hasnever really gone hand in hand.The core focus in HTC’s productdevelopment has always beenergonomics, economy and ecologyand HTC 270 EG is no exception.The machine is advanced,yet simple to use and manydifferent options in configurationenables a morecontrolled and ergonomicedge grinding than everbefore.Theuniquedesignof the grinding head, which measures only100 mm in height with exchangetools attached, ensures that theoperator can grind below shelvesand radiators. The machine reaches asfar in as 260 mm and can grind all theway up to a wall without any need forextra touch-up work.The ability to adjust the grindinghead in both X and Y axis provideconditions for a perfect resultwhen grinding. Furthermore, allsettings are easily performedwithout any need for special tools.With HTC 270 EG the operatorwalks behind the machine during thecomplete grinding sequence.The machine handle can also beset to many different positions,which ensures that any operatorwill have a comfortable workingposition.www.htc.seNew hydraulicdemolition crushersfrom VTNThe new PD 120 shears, a flagship product ofVTN’s range, is the result of the constant focuson market trends and the company’s ongoingcommitment to research and development. Thenew project is the result of the marketing andsales departments working in close contact withcustomers, who have recognised the need to expandthe range for a market segment exclusivelyfocused on large-scale works.Despite its imposing dimensions, the new PD120 shears have very pleasing looks, thanks tothe modern and well-proportioned design. It ispositioned as a top-of-the-range product in itssegment for its manufacturing technology andperformance. With a jaw opening of 2.1m, itcombines closure strength of 235t on the tipand 810t on the sharp-edgeds and is offeredas an essential tool for particularly challengingbuilding sites, where companies need to optimiseoperating costs. It weighs approximately 1.1t andcan be used instead of the bucket on excavatorsweighing 90t and more.www.vtneurope.comAn innovative equipment for re-tipping coredrills. The “machine” was first presented to theaudience at Bauma fair in 2010.The quick and easy way of re-tippingsimply satisfies. The diameterrange 45-350mmand possible workinglength up to900mmGeneral Equipment CompanyIntroduces the CTS12In the US the General Equipment Company hasintroduced the CTS12 Rip-R-Stripper for floorcovering removal projects. This new machineoffers a fresh solution to the old problem ofremoving ceramic tile, hardwood floor and othertough floor coverings.The CTS12 acts as a tool carrier for electricpowered breakers, including popular modelsfrom Hilti, Bosch, Makita and Hitachi. Unlikethe random orbit-type tile stripper machinescurrently on the market, the CTS12 providesa direct impulse force, which supplies power tobreak through the high bond strengths of mastics,glues and thin-set materials.The CTS12 allows users to operate electricpowered breakers in an upright position. Inaddition the handle is adjustable to enhanceoperator comfort, and is rubber-insulated toreduce vibration. The handle also folds for storageand transportation.Breakers mount quickly to the CTS12, andblow force angles can be easily adjusted toaccommodate varying material types and bondstrengths. The unit operates from a standard115VAC, 15A power source.www.generalequip.comNew AL350 retipping equipmentfrom Atlas Diamantallow 95% of re-tipping actions. And all thatwithout the use of magnets – so withoutany follow-up costs. Any part ofthe equipment is produced in Germanyso also the requested qualityis guaranteed.www.atlas-diamant.de50 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011

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Bingo! Full housefor JCB high reachdemolition rigA leading Scottish civil engineering and demolitioncontractor has bought a JCB JS330 HRD trackedexcavator, featuring a high reach demolition rig,to carry out a series of prestigious demolitionprojects in the North of Scotland.The machine was purchased by W MunroConstruction, based in Alness in the ScottishHighlands and supplied by dealer Scot JCB.The 21-metre JS330 HRD – which comprisesa three-fold boom fitted to a speciallyadapted demolition specification JCB excavator– is pictured here in Inverness dismantling theCarlton Bingo building in preparation for a newdevelopment by Premier Inn.Roderick Munro, General Manager ofW Munro Construction, said: “We chose thepurpose-built new JCB model to further enhanceour specialist expertise in controlled demolition.It becomes the only high reach demolition rignorth of Dundee and gives us a significantadvantage when tendering for major projects. Itis the perfect machine for our requirements andis working well.”William Munro Construction (Highland)Ltd - incorporating Munro (Highland) Ltd - wasestablished in 1977, initially to provide buildingand civil engineering solutions to clients includingHighland local authorities, oil platform constructioncompanies, housing associations, distilleries andprivate developers.Over the last 30 years, it has produced highquality project services and is a member of theFederation of Master Builders. Since the companywas founded it has branched into areas such ascontrolled demolition, asbestos removal, roadconstruction, site servicing, water supply, marineAtlas Copco attachments reducebridge demolition time by 25%works, trade waste management, recycling andskip hire.Introduced in response to growing customerdemand, an innovative modular system on theJS330 HRD provides greater versatility on siteby providing the optimum boom configurationfor each demolition task. With the new system,the high-reach boom can now be hydraulicallydisconnected into a docking cradle once the highlevel work is complete. The specially adaptedJS330XD base machine can then pick up aThe specialist demolition team of the HasseltbasedBVBA Baldewijns & Co, faced a toughchallenge. They had to remove two 100 mlong bridge sections of the E 313 over the A2highway at the Lummen highway interchangeover a single weekend and remove the rubble.On Friday evening, after having laid a sandbed to protect the underlying asphalt road, 12excavators were put to work with heavy breakersand concrete crushers. The most powerfulbreaker on the site was an Atlas Copco HB3000, and suitable for excavators in therange of 32 to 50t. It is a robust tool that canhandle heavy demolition jobs; a real productionmachine, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.A total of 4,000m 3 of concrete was demolished,sorted and removed, including 300tof reinforcing steel. The job was completedin only 40 hours, far less than the scheduledtime of 55 hours. This impressive result wasprimarily achieved by thorough planning witha tight schedule, sufficient equipment, and, the45 professional operators.The starring role was played by the newestconcrete cutter from Atlas Copco. TheCC 6000, equipped with universal jaws thatmade it possible to cut through and crush thebearing beams of the bridge and then cutthrough the heavy reinforcing bars.“We needed really heavy equipment toget this job done within the schedule,” saysBaldewijns & Co director Steven Lisens. “TheCC 6000 concrete cutter contributed to thesmooth progress of the works and the finalresult. The cutter had no problem at all withthe size of the beams. Its crushing power andtwo-piece boom which is designed for mediumheight demolition, or for working at ground leveland below.In addition to the specialist boom configuration,it features heavy-duty mainframes,undercovers, side buffers, turrets and track motorguards, extra duty dippers and linkages. With aFOPS cab guard and cyclonic engine pre-filterfor dusty conditions, it is well equipped for a longlife on the toughest demolition tasks.www.jcb.comhigh cycle time exceeded all of our expectations.The performance and the reliability ofthe products from Atlas Copco have reallyconvinced me. The results achieved with theCC 6000 and the HB 3000 have inspiredus to purchase a new Atlas Copco HB 4700hydraulic breaker.”www.atlascopco.comTechnical data CC 6000:Carrier weight class 58 – 85 tWeight6500 kgWorking pressure 150–170 barFlow450 – 550 l/minCrushing power 180 – 830 tonOpen/Closing cycle 4 sec.52 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011

New 710 V Classic hydrodemolitionrobot from Aquajet SystemsHydrodemolition equipment company Aquajet Systems haslaunched its next generation Aqua Cutter 710 V Classic seriesof robots offering improved automatic and manual options.The new model is ideal for working on bridges, tunnels,roads, walls, parking garages or ceilings. Working with atypical 1 000 bar pressure and 250 l/min, the robot handlesremoval depths to approximately 1 000 mm of concrete ifrequired.Aquajet has recognised that there is a frequent demandfor its hydrodemolition systems with reduced computer controlallowing manual handling with, for example, flow controlvalves for oscillating speed, roller speed, lance angle speedand mechanical stops for operation widths and lance angles.Improvements have been made to the settings ofprogrammes with several parameters easily selected andadjusted on the colour display with multi language operatorinstructions.Aquajet robots are equipped with the patented EqualDistance System. Regardless of the set lance attack angle,the system controls and maintains the nozzle’s distance fromthe concrete surface. Maintaining an optimum distance, EDSensures that no power is lost due to the nozzle being too farfrom the surface, which will ensure a 15 to 20% increasein removal capacity. The lance attack angle can be setfrom –30° to +30º allowing for efficient removal ofconcrete under rebars.The patented Intelligent Sensing Control is anadvanced sensing system and features noelectronics, resulting in a more efficientproduction with less stops due to problemswith sensors.Total length variesfrom 2.65 meter – 2.85m and the new unit is2 meter wide. Minimum height is 1.42meter and, with a sturdier base, an extendedfree vertical reach of up to 7 meter is possible and a4 m width operation.The variable width chassis provides maximum stabilityduring set up and operation. In its narrow version, accessto the tightest passages like doorways, alleys, footbridges, ispossible. The variable track width extends from 1.04 meterto 1.64 meter and the unit weighs 2.3t.A new improved rubber lined splashguard on the powerhead ensures improved noise reduction. Easy service accessis also assured with gull wing hoods and fold down hydraulicsfor cleaning and maintenance.www.aquajet.sewas able to expose the rebar with no damage, allowing it to bereused for the replacement beams. ISOTEC’s hydrodemolitioncontract on both bridges was completed within 20 days withthe damaged beams lifted clear and replaced in two nighttime operations by main contractor ICAFAL. Hydrodemolitionis a relatively new concept in South America, but widely usedthroughout Europe, with ISOTEC leading the way in Chile.The company had initially specialised in high pressure watercleaning. “Taking advantage of this experience it was logical toexpand our business in to hydrodemolition, taking delivery ofthe new Aqua Cutter HVD-6000 from Swedish manufacturer,Aquajet Systems,” says Jose Alday.Chilean bridge beamsreplaced with hydrodemolitionFollowing earthquake damage to two bridges over the Santiago’sSouthern Approach (Acceso Sur Santiago) highway inChile, hydrodemolition specialist contractor ISOTEC Ltda reliedon an Aquajet HVD-6000 Robot to assist in removing damagedconcrete beams and retain the rebar. The 46 km long recentlyopened highway has been designed to relieve traffic flow onthe Chilean capital’s southern approaches to handle up to 25million vehicles per year.According to ISOTEC’s Jose Alday, the role of the AquaCutter was to remove the concrete above the beams allowingthem to be lifted clear and replaced, whilst saving the rebar forreuse in installing the replacement beams. “The hydrodemolitiontechnique proved ideal with no collateral damage to theremaining structure whilst removing the damaged concrete,”he said. “We also had to guarantee minimal impact for thehighway users, allowing the highway to remain open throughoutthe removal process.”Operating to a depth of up to 200 mm, the Aqua CutterHydrodemolition techniqueConcrete rehabilitation using hydrodemolition is becoming anincreasingly important aspect of civil engineering and buildingrenovation projects. Applications can involve cleaning, roughening,removal of deteriorated concrete and even cutting. Waterjetting is actively used for the removal of chloride damagedconcrete layers down to the reinforcement bars or to a depthwhere the chloride content is at or below the permissible level.It causes no damage or vibration to the existing rebar andprevents damage or loosening of adjacent concrete and parts.Using a high-pressure jet of water, supplied at a pressure of1 200 bar and a flow rate of 200 litres/min by the company’sWoma pump, coupled to the HVD 6000, the Aqua Cutter robotwas able to blast the concrete without causing any damage tothe reinforcement bars or adjoining concrete.The Aqua Cutter robot from Aquajet is considered themost advanced offering a wide variety of features ensuringtop quality results are achieved safely at a high productionrate with low operating and on-going costs. The robot is smalland compact but at the same time big enough to handle thetoughest applications.www.aquajet.seIssue 2 • May - June 2011 • PDi 53

The success factors of aproductive wall sawing jobWall sawing hasevolved throughoutthe last couple of decades.The first toolswere heavy and bulky,mainly hydraulic systemswith practicallyno automation. Todaywe observe a cleartendency to morecompact tools that aredriven with electrichigh frequency technology.54 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011This technology offers a higher degree of efficiencythan conventional hydraulic systems and a muchlighter system weight.In the last decade the race in the wall sawing industrywas dominated by building the saw with the highestperformance of the market. This tendency has certainlybrought productivity to another level and the effectivesawing time has been reduced to a level that it only takesa relatively small share of the total application.On an average sawing job a saw is running only a fewhours per day, the rest of it is spent with transportation,installation and removal of the equipment. This means,on a regular working day an operator will be sawing lessthan 20% of the time.An important leverage to improve the total applicationtime is not depending anymore so much on the saw speed,but mainly on how fast the equipment is being brought tothe jobsite and installed.Especially on jobsites such where single doors or windowopenings have to be cut out and where the saw has tobe constantly moved from one floor to the next, the easeof transport and installation comes much more into playthan the sawing performance of the equipment.Transport and set up timegets more importantTo reduce effort a trolley can facilitate a lot the transportfrom the van to the sawing location. Manufacturers offerconvenient transport trolleys that can take all the necessarysawing material and be brought to the desired location bya single person with much less effort in one go. Dependingon the distance this can drastically reduce the transporttime and will save energyof the operator. Once the sawis on the desired location it has to beinstalled. This part of the application takesup a big share of total application. A smart sawingsystem should be able to be fast and easily installed.Latest hype – new wall saw from HiltiFewer and handier parts make a system more efficient. Assome of the saws are still quite heavy, some manufacturerswork with a modular system, where, for example, thesaw head can be dismantled into smaller, more handyparts. This brings certainly some advantages, as the singlecomponent can be easier transported and installed, buthas also its downside as the operator has one componentmore that he has to assemble or dismantle.The latest hype is the new wall saw of Hilti, the DST10-E. A regular high frequency wall saw needs a separateelectro box that makes the electrical conversion to high frequency.This new saw integrates the electronics already inits saw head, so no separate e-box is needed. This conceptsaves time when it comes to transport and installation ofthe system and will improve total application time muchmore efficiently than a higher performing saw. The realtime gain is achieved with the reduction of the transportand set up time of the equipment, especially if the totalamount of sawing is 2m 2 and less.

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Competition intenin tracked mobileThe trend towards mobile crushing, screening and recycling plants ontracks is certainly continuing. ConExpo showed that the establishedmanufacturers designed new units with all sorts of new features, butthere is also a number of new manufacturers, particularly American,that want to jump on the bandwagon. PDi’s Heikki Harri reports.56 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011It will not be easy as the number of companies offering all sorts ofattachments is increasing, as well and the competition is fierce.Many manufacturers also made global launches offeringpotential customers something new. There were no revolutionaryinnovations, but a lot of new features. Customersface problems trying to determine which of the new featuresreally are significant and will make a difference.PDi takes a look at the demolition and recycling relatedmachines on show at ConExpo, particularly those new tothe market.SandvikNaturally the big players offered more than the smaller ones.Sandvik launched nine new products, one drill, two screeningplants, three mobile crushers and three small breakers.The three new breakers, named BR555, BR777 andBR999, are designed for carriers in the weight range from1.9 to 12.5t. The carriers can be skid steer and backhoeloaders, and mini excavators. They are also designed to beadded to the product offering of rental companies.Sandvik also was one of the companies offering newscreening machinery. The new QA331 three-way splitscreener is an upgrade of the former QA330. The machine isable to work at a quarry face, inner-city development projector a recycling centre. The other new piece of machinery wasthe QE440 mobile scalper screen.There were also two track-mounted impact crushers ondisplay. The QI240 is designed for demolition and recyclingand also for a smaller quarry operation. It is fitted with apre-screen for scalping of the fines in order to prevent theundersize material passing through the impact crusher.

sifiesplantsof the five tracked screen family. In addition to quarry andcontract crushing of aggregates the machine is suitable forscreening concrete and other waste materials.Metso also revealed their future project of a new screeningmethod called Ellipti-Flow. According to the company,the system is able to monitor all screening related parametersand increases the screening efficiency by up to 30 percentin comparison to a nominal banana-type screen of the samescreening area. It will be launched later this year.This maximises the throughput and reduces wear costs.The QI440 is another model with a larger impact crusher.Atlas CopcoHere is another global manufacturer that showed varioustypes of machinery. For the demolition and recycling sectorthe company offered a track-mounted crushing unit andseveral hydraulic breakers.Atlas Copco acquired the Powerscreen (Powercrusher)range of track-mounted crushing and screening units fromthe Austrian Hartl last year and showed the first new unitin Atlas Copco colours. It really seemed to fit very well inthe Atlas Copco large family of products. The Powerscreen(Powercrusher) product range includes four jaw crusher,six impact crusher and one cone crusher models and sixscreening units.In the breaker side the company introduced the HB10000, rated the most powerful heavy hydraulic breaker inthe world. It is suitable for carriers from 94 up to 154t andapplicable also for demolition of large concrete structures.On the lighter side of hydraulic breakers Atlas Copco introduceda new generation of handheld hydraulic breakerswith improved vibration characteristics. The weight rangesfrom eighteen to forty kg.MetsoMetso is another global manufacturer from the Nordiccountries like Sandvik and Atlas Copco. This time Metso’sfocus was in screening.The launch machine was the track-mounted screeningplant Lokotrack ST3.5, which is the second smallest memberTerex – PowerscreenPowerscreen is the Terex division in charge of tracked mobilecrushing, screening and recycling machinery. In LasVegas, Powerscreen showed four units that can be appliedin demolition projects, as well.The Powerscreen XH500 is equipped with a horizontalshaft impact crusher and is designed to process soft to mediumhard primary and secondary materials, including asphalt,recycling and demolition waste. The model XH320SRis a smaller unit with an impact crusher also applicable inrecycling and demolition.The XA400S is a jaw plant designed for quarrying,recycling and demolition applications. The PowerscreenWarrior 2 400 is a large-scale screening unit that is ableto handle aggregates, topsoil, coal, and construction anddemolition waste.AlluThis is a Finnish manufacturer best known for screenercrushers.Once again at a show, their on-stand demonstrationsattracted a continuous flow of potential customersand other viewers.Allu had the opportunity for a special celebration. Year2011 marked the 20th anniversary of the company’s originaland revolutionary idea, the screener-crusher. Although themachine was launched in 1991, it can still be regarded asrevolutionary, since the working concept continues to befairly unknown. This is why Allu organises demonstrationsat most exhibitions, which is the easiest way to spread theword and convince onlookers.The number of companies offering machinery andattachments for demolition and recycling continues toincrease. Nevertheless, the old and established players werealso present, such as Astec – KPI-JCI, Stanley – LaBounty,Wirtgen – Kleemann, Eagle, Lippmann, Rubble Master,Furukawa, Chicago Pneumatic, Allied-Gator, REMU, RedRhine to mention a few.Customers need to look closely to determine whichequipment can best suit their projects and the near futurewill show which are the fittest companies.Issue 2 • May - June 2011 • PDi 57

Mini crushers vs large scale crushersThere has been a viewthat crushing concreteis only for large-scalestationary crushers.Mini crusher manufacturerRed Rhinoclaim that yet neverhas that been furtherfrom the truth thannow. “Crushing concreteon site with amini crusher makessound financial sense.Mini crushers canget into the smallestof places and crushthe concrete exactlywhere it’s needed. Theportability of the RedRhino mini crushermeans that a 10tpayload lorry can nowtransport the crusherfrom site to site,” saysJason Purllant at RedRhino.58 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011Red Rhino mini crushers can work in smaller spaces than atraditional large-scale crusher, yet still achieve up to 45t/h.The Red Rhino mini crushers as their name suggests, arestrong, tough, and capable of crushing even the hardestrubble. Red Rhino owners have recognized that purchasingand maintaining a mini crusher can really save them money.The running costs of a mini crusher are in the £100’s not£1000’s per year. This is now a genuine alternative to atraditional larger crusher.Opportunities for aRed Rhino Mini crusherThe construction and demolition industry currently produces120 million tonnes of waste every year. Around 20million tonnes of this waste ends up in landfill with no reuseand no intrinsic value. The UK is spending £4bn to dumpwaste in a landfill site.In terms of sales, Red Rhino sales and marketing managerJason Purllant reports that the increasing pressure torecycle demolition waste in the most cost efficient way hasled to sales volumes rapidly increasing. Waste transfer stationsare also becoming increasingly aware that there reallyis a genuine alternative to large scale crushing. This rubblereally does have a value. Why are we dumping it?Red Rhino 7000 series in DemolitionRed Rhino products work on a very simple action that callsfor two jaws, set in a vee. Material entering the top becomesprogressively crushed as it slips down into the ‘V’ until theyare small enough to fall through the gap at the bottom. Thesize of the finished material is governed by the width of thejaws. Output can vary from 10mm to 140mm dependingon the settings of the hydraulically adjustable jaws. The RedRhino 7000 series offers a fully wireless control system. Thisallows operators to be clear of the machine or alternativelyto operate the crusher from the comfort of their own excavatorcab. Operating machinery from a safe distance is soimportant on large-scale demolition sites.“Our 7000 series crusher represents a genuine alternativeto it’s a bigger brother but at a fraction of the costs.The little brother however is far more portable weighing inat just 10t and an overall length of 6.7m and 2.2m wide.With a 700mm x 400mm jaw size this crusher can be sat inthe smallest of gaps and crush even the largest rubble. Therecession is biting and every company should consider howit disposes of its rubble and the costs associated with thisoperation,” says Jason.The Future“The use of smaller crushers in the demolition industry isset to grow as people realize that big isn’t always better. Minicrushers like the 7000 series will provide cheaper owning andoperator costs compared to the more traditional large-scalecrusher,” says Jason.www.redrhinocrushers.com

Rubble Master conquersSwiss mountains“High, higher, highest” would be an appropriatemotto for the sporting achievementsof Rubble Master in the Linthal Power Stationproject in the Swiss Canton of Glarus.This time the 28t RM100 reached evengreater heights, climbing to 2,500m abovesea level with the material cableway. Thechallenging journey was made more difficultby the fact that the second cablewayis designed to handle a maximum load ofonly around 28t.The task awaiting the RM100 in thisnew construction phase was to crush25,000t of limestone that had been blastedfrom the mountain to make 0/70 aggregate,with the machine processing 180t/h. Linthalmachine manager Jonas Wyrsch is full ofpraise for the RM100’s performance in theextreme conditions. “The RM100 is reliable,maintenance tasks are easy and it simplygets on with the job, plus servicing throughthe local Rubble Master dealer BUV BiedermannUnterhalt & Vertriebs GmbH worksperfectly and is exemplary throughout theentire operation,” says Wyrsch.Once the job was finished at the endof October the RM100 was taken down tothe valley station using the cableway. Thecurrent construction stages in the Linthal2015 project are the driving work for thepressure tunnels and the machine andtransformer cavern which measures 150 x30 x 50 m. Work on the concreting of thedam will begin in summer.www.rubblemaster.comConExpo a clearsign for a changefor Rockster RecyclerThe ConExpo in Las Vegas, held at the end ofMarch 2011, has shown that there is already achangement in the market and the customers aremore willing to invest again. And this was more thanpositive for the Austrian producer of mobile crushingplants “Rockster Recycler”, who have showntheir latest machine, the track mounted Impactcrusher R1100. The team stated a huge amountof visitors during the exhibition and were morethan happy to announce also some direct sales.It was the debut of Rockster Recycler at theConExpo, and the perfect platform to acquire newcustomers on the North and South American marketas well as Canada and to socialize with dealersfor the expansion of the worldwide network. Butnot in the wildest dreams, the CEO of RocksterRecycler, Wolfgang Kormann, thought of such arun of visitors.“I was sure, that there is a change of tendencyin the market but never expected such a crowd ofvisitors at the ConExpo. Furthermore the customerswere well-informed experts, who already monitoredthe products on the market and knew the requirementsthey expect from a crushing plant. Thereforeit was easier to inform them more detailed aboutthe advantages and technical features of ourproducts,” explained Wolfgang Kormann, who wason site together with the CPO Norbert Feichtingerand Stephane Guerchon, the CEO of RocksterNorth America.Rockster presented their latest development,the 32.5 t impact crusher R1100, which drawthe interest of the customers through its optimalmeasures, the high performance of up to 350t/h and the mounted 1-deck-screenbox and thereturn belt. “With the combination of the crushingplant with the screenbox and return belt ourclients have the possibility to produce definedhigh quality materials in one workflow and thisalso on the smallest jobsites through the optimalmeasures and flexibility of the whole system.With our modular concept we are able to reactanytime on the requirements of the customersand can offer the perfect plant for their demands,”says Kormann. Stephane Guerchon explains theadvantages of the Rockster concept and washighly satisfied with the shown interest of thevisitors on the Austrian crushing plants. “For sureit was beneficial to present the impact crusherR1100, as this allowed us to show and explainthe special features of our system and to convincealso the operators and service engineers of theeasy handling and maintenance of our plants”,says Guerchon.A special feature of the Rockster mobilecrushers is the patented Duplex-System, whichallows the exchange of the crushing units (fromImpact crusher to Jaw crusher - and vice versa)on the same basic machine and offers thecustomer a big advantage in the operation of theplants. “Our unique and patented Duplex-systemenables the customer to cover a wider range ofapplications and to optimize the machine utilization.Through the hydrostatical driving unit, whichallows a clockwise or counterclockwise rotationof the crusher, both units can be installed onthe same chassis and changed in shortest time(about 3 hours) from Impact crusher to Jawcrusher - and vice versa. Therefore the crushercan be tuned fast and efficient for the differentrequirements and offers to cover a wider rangeof possibilities. Furthermore this saves also resourcesin the plant engineering” says Guerchon.www.rockster.com60 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011

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JCB Equipment steps forward at futuristic waste facilityA pioneering waste treatment and recycling firmhas purchased five JCB Wastemaster modelsto enhance productivity at its state-of-the-artmechanical and biological treatment (MBT) plantin Leicestershire.New Earth Solutions has bought the machines– a JCB JS220 Materials Handler, a JCB 541-70 Loadall telescopic handler, a JCB 180 skidsteer loader and two JCB 426 wheeled loadingshovels – to perform waste rehandling duties atits new Cotesbach MBT plant near Lutterworth.Focused on technologies and processes,which recover value from waste and reduceits impact on the environment, New EarthSolutions opened the revolutionary facility inOctober 2010.The site uses the latest mechanical sortingequipment, advanced bio-filters and automatedmonitoring and control systems,with all processes fully enclosed. It has thecapacity to process 50,000 t per year ofwaste wand is underpinned by a contract withLafarge Aggregates Ltd to treat Leicestershire’shousehold waste over a 5 - 7 year period.Graham Roberts, New Earth Solutions’ SiteManager at Cotesbach, said: “We assessed theavailable equipment on the market and the JCBWastemaster package met our requirementsfor performance, service support and cost. Themachines are performing well and contributingto the ambitious overall efficiency targets at thisbrand new site.”The JCB models are forming an integralpart of operations, with the JCB JS220 MaterialsHandler initially used to select and load waste intothe hopper, which feeds through to the sortingplant. Operating in confined spaces, the JCBLoadall and skid steer loader are then used tohandle the recycled material.www.jcb.comNew Generation Eagle 2 MBIShears from INMALOInternational Marketers (London) Limited(INMALO), the sole UK importer for the ItalianMantovanibenne (MBI) range of excavator attachments,has introduced the new Eagle 2 rangeof MBI shears for the demolition and recyclingindustries. Superseding the Eagle 1 series, Eagle2 spans operating weights from the 160kg SH10to the SH900, which weighs 10.2t. Carrier machineweights are from 2 – 250t. In developmentfor 2011 are the SH1500 and the SH2500, 15and 25t shears respectively.Developments on the Eagle 2 range includedouble adjuster guide rams, a new jaw, powervalves for shorter cycle times, fully butting bladesand front cutter, larger cylinders and 360°dampened hydraulic rotation, which prolongsmotor life. The range also includes non-rotatingmodels of between 1.7 and 8.5t. An optionalbolt-on piercing tip is available.Recycling success withnew lokotrack St3.5Metso’s mobile screen Lokotrack ST3.5 hasproven its efficiency in a demanding screeningproject involving rock-based recycling materialsin Italy. In Pollenza, south of Rimini, ST3.5classifies difficult, rock-based recycle materialswith a capacity of about 1,000 t/day. Thanksto the optional vibrating grid, the screenedend products remain consistently very clean.Re.i.cal., a family owned company,operates a stationary quarry for producingaggregates needed for concrete. A few yearsago the company expanded its operations torecycling. “We plan to use our Lokotrack ST3.5both in recycling and quarrying. Thanks to itscompact size, the unit can be easily transportedon a normal trailer, which is a big plus for us,”says Re.i.cal managing director Andrea Renzi.“Our first impression of ST3.5 is very positive,thanks to the quality components, sturdy designand ease of use. In recycling, having a smallshredder before the mobile screen is like a Fiat62 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011competing with a Ferrari, so we cannot verifythe full capacity of the ST3.5 yet.”An optional, vibrating grid is available forthe Lokotrack ST3.5. In quarrying, it results inquicker feeding and reduces the need to tilt thegrid for cleaning. In recycling, the main benefit isin securing the cleanness of the end products.“The vibrating grid effectively separateswood, plastic and other scrap from the feed,giving us much cleaner screened end products.By choosing different grid mesh sizes, wecan also easily adjust and control the feedsize to the screen,” says recycling managerMassimo Renzi.With the ST3.5 mobile screen, the upperscreen deck houses a 30 mm mesh size, andthe lower deck 5 mm. Oversized materialsseparated by the grid are returned to the crushingstage. Fed by the small Italian shredder, theoutput in recycling is about 130t/h.The Lokotrack ST3.5 used by Re.i.cal.also features separate remote radio controlsfor the mobile screen and the vibrating grid,allowing total steering and adjustment of thescreening process easily from the excavatoror front-end-loader cabins.Making sand from glassThe production of sand by recycling glass is adeveloping market in Australia, and Alex Fraserhas been supplying asphalt plants for five to sixyears with product from various crushing methods.After an impressive couple of months usinga rented Pilot Crushtec TwisterTrac AC210, theAlex Fraser group purchased one of their own.The company’s recycling project managerBrent Alford says that Alex Fraser has investedconsiderable time and money into the researchand development of recycled glass sand as aviable product, and there is still a long roadahead. “We are in the development stagesof releasing a high quality sand replacementproduct into the market and the TwisterTrac wasan integral part of the crushing, screening andcleaning process that we have put together,”says Alford.Working in conjunction with other crushingequipment, the TwisterTrac produces twoproducts at the moment, recycled sand ofminus 10mm and recycled sand of minus5mm.The material used for making sandwould normally have gone to landfill. “It is nowthe case that recycled concrete is seen as anequivalent product to the virgin rock product itis competing with. Recycled sand has alreadymet with considerable success as we recentlydelivered recycled sand to a large pipe lineproject where our product was comparedfavourably to the best pipe bedding sand fromlocal sand quarries,” says Alford.

IronHustler’s DustSupressionIronHustler estimates that the company saves six hours of labour per day duringdemolition and recycling activities, thanks to the DB-60 from Dust Control Technology.When IronHustler president Dave Schieleinbegan investigating alternative methods of dustsuppression on demolition and recycling projects,the company had been using the technique ofmanually spraying the area with a hose. ButSchielein was dissatisfied with the results.“It was an expensive approach, having aworker spend an entire shift spraying the site,”says Schielein. “Even worse was that it wasso ineffective. The powerful spray would actuallydislodge dust from the ground and send itairborne. And the sheer volume of water quicklysoaked the debris, turning it into a muddy mess.If we had to haul any material to a landfill aftercompleting a job, we were actually paying extrafor the water weight.”After doing some initial research and comparingequipment from several manufacturers hesettled on a DustBoss DB-60, the largest modelfrom Dust Control Technology. “No other manufacturerdelivers the quality and durability of theDustBoss,” says Schielein. “Demolition job sitesare tough on equipment, and most people don’trealize that dust suppression is a technical issue.The EPA certainly recognizes that there’s morescience to it than just blowing water droplets witha fan. All of the components have to be designedto work together, including the fan speeds, bladepitch and atomization nozzles. We liked the factthat Dust Control Technology concentrates onlyon suppression, and they’re not concerned withThe atomized mist technology has proven so successful for Schielein and his crew that they now include DustBossliterature in the package whenever quoting for a job.selling a wide range of equipment. Dust managementis all they do.”IronHustler estimates that the company savessix hours of labour per day during demolition andrecycling activities. “The DustBoss started payingback from the first day we used it,” says Schielein.“It’s easy to operate and can run unattended allday, and at today’s pay rates, that can save usas much as $2,000 a week.”Price is always a critical factor when specifyingcapital equipment, and IronHustler looked atcheaper alternatives and considered maintenancecosts and service life before deciding to purchasethe DB-60. “It’s built with all heavy-dutycomponents and carries the best warranty in theindustry,” says Schielein. “Our DB-60 has beenin service for more than six years, and it’s stillperforming like new. It’s more than paid for itselfin manpower savings, and by helping us avoidwork stoppages and potential fines.”IronHustler has since purchased a secondDustBoss unit, a DB-30 that’s just the rightsize for on-site concrete recycling operationsthat have become a company specialty. “Thesmaller unit is perfect for our crushing andrecycling,” says Schielein. “This technologyhas proven so successful for us that we nowinclude DustBoss literature in the packagewhenever we quote for a job. Customers seethat as part of our proposal, and they knowwe’re employing state-of-the-art dust suppressiontechnology. I wouldn’t use anything else.”www.dustboss.comIssue 2 • May - June 2011 • PDi 63

“Internationalisation has always been one of the mainobjectives of our company. We have sufficient machinery,technology, personnel and production capacity tosupply machines all over the world and not just to thedomestic market”, says SIMA President Javier GarciaMarina.SIMA’s GlobaSpain is going throughone of its worsteconomic crises. People,companies, and thewhole nation are sufferingand so far there areno clear signs of recovery.But most peoplebelieve that the bottomhas been reached andthe only direction isupwards now.By Jan HermanssonSome special analysts in economic trends say that Spain willnot reach the bottom until the real estate prices in Spain dropeven more. And this situation has particularly hit the Spanishmanufacturing industry forcing several to close or reduceemployees. But there are companies that are going the otherway. Companies that managed to find new ways of doing andincreasing business by becoming more flexible in terms of development,manufacturing and sales. A good example is SimaSA in Granada in the south of Spain.A whole new way of thinkingIn March the company introduced new products and announceda new way of design, production and customerapproach. “Sima and many Spanish companies like us areaffected by the recession. It is hard to grow in a climate likethis but also challenging to find new ways to succeed. We arenow strongly focusing on strengthening our position abroadas the local market in Spain is very weak,” says Sima PresidentJavier Garcia Marina.Since Javier Garcia Marina’s father, Antonio Garcia,founded the company in 1970 it has had continuous growthboth inside and outside of the Spanish boarder. In the earlyyears the manufacturing was focused on making machineryfor mitre cutting of tiles. Soon after the company was formedit started on a path of internationalisation, which has beenintensified during the last year, forced by the recession andpopular products and a strong sales network.Sima is currently selling their produdcts in more than 45countries within the 5 continents. “Internationalization hasalways been one of the main objectives of our company. Wehave sufficient machinery, technology, personnel and productioncapacity to supply machines all over the world and notjust to the domestic market. Therefore, being present in othermarkets was not an option for us but both a need and an opportunityto continue to grow. From a commercial viewpoint,we have a professional sales force capable of serving all markets.An example of our firm support for the markets is the openingof a new fully owned office in Italy,” says Javier.Below the SIMA head office in Granada.64 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011

Some pictures from the production facilities. Above aproduct from the new Mekano range ready to be delivered.lismThree important objectivesSima has three clear objectives how to grow globally while waitingfor the domestic market to recover. The domestic marketis no longer the most important for Sima, but Javier believesthat it will take at least two more years before there will be anysign of a recovery.The first objective is to increase and strengthen the salesnetwork both by setting up a fully owned sales offices networkand production centers. One is already settled and running inMilan, Italy. Another one in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, will be setup this summer. Before the end of the year a production facilitywill also be start up in Doha, Qatar.Issue 2 • May - June 2011 • PDi 65

At the SIMA R&D department.SIMA also have a wide range of concretesawing and drilling equipmentas well as diamond tools.The beautiful Morish castle of Alhambraright in the middle of Granada andnot very far from the SIMA premices.Three new products built with the Mekano principle. Fromthe left to right: Bali, Dakar and Spada.Sima has also extended its distributor network to serve newmarkets, such as the Sub-Saharan region of Africa, South-EastAsia, the Middle East and the US. SIMA has also intensifiedthe use of its e-commerce B2B internet site “ClickOnSima” forinformation, service and products support as well as e-sales.Sima has also intensified the use of the Internet for information,service and support as well as sales. The second objective is anew way of thinking when it comes to the design and productionof new masonry saws, which are the core products. Simahas taken a different approach to redesigning the products andchanging the production facilities in the plant in Granada.“We have created a whole new way of thinking in termsof our products. Our new range of more competitive productsoffers greater features and added value for our clients and endusers. Our R+D+i department has developed a new concept ofproducts which was launched at SMOPYC, the internationaltrade fair held in Zaragoza, Spain, last April”, says Javier.Most will be aware of Meccano, technical toy that hasinterested children and adults for many years. Sima has to someextent followed the Meccano idea by creating products that canbe easily assembled. “We call it the Mekano range, but it is alsosimilar to the “IKEA philosophy”. Basically we have designedour products to be easily assembled by the end client. The newproduct idea has been preceded by an extensive engineering anddesigning work in order to manufacture the products for an easyset up, which also results in just few parts to be assembled bythe distributor or end user. Detailed and easy to read manualsare of course shipped with the products,” says Javier.There are several strong arguments for the new productsstrategy. The products have been made more compact evenwhen fully assembled. They are now more light weighted andwhen shipped half-assembled some 35% - 45% is saved inshipping space and therefore shipping costs. There are almostno welded joints on the machines as most of the componentsA group of journalistsaroundthe Trencher60/70.SIMA’s founder Antonio Garcia and in the background thenew chain bench saw Spada.are efficiently engineered and screwed together. Consequently,all of this makes the products within the Mekano range verymuch price competitive.Each product kit is assembled and quality controlled andthe whole of the production is test assembled before beingshipped. The new production concept started at Sima startedin April.It will take a while to implement the Mekano system andso far the new products Bali, Dakar, Venus and Spada are availablewith the Mekano idea. But the Sima product range is somuch more than the new Mekano range. Sima also has a widerange of traditional masonry saws, floor saws including thenew Trencher 60/70 with 2 blades setting for parallel cutting,handheld power cutters, concrete power trowels, core drillingsystems, rebar processing machines and finally several series ofprofessional diamond tools and abrasive discs for cutting metaland other type of materials.Sima’s third objective is the company’s implementation andestablishing of the trade name on the Internet. Sima aims tobecome the sector leader and needed to position itself throughsocial networks and direct marketing. To do so, they havedesigned a new website (www.simasa.com) with access for endusers and distributors.Majority for exportSima, with its 70 employees, has about 65% of its businessoutside Spain. And they are not going to wait for the Spanishmarket to recover. Spain is still the number one market butthe decision to build up a strong export market was takenmany years ago.www.simasa.comSIMA GROUP: Innovation and ServiceSIMA, S.A. is a family-owned group of companies founded in Granada, southern Spain. Thecompany has 40 years of experience in the design and production of light construction machinery.It is the market leader in Spain and is among the three leading European manufacturers. Ithas an annual production capacity of over 25,000 units, including building material cutters,pavement and surface treatment machines and rebar cutting and bending machines. The SIMAGroup has a total manufacturing area of 30,000 m 2 and the company employs 120 people. Itsprofessional export sales team enables SIMA to currently export 65% of its production to 52different countries worldwide. The main competitive advantages of this innovative group are: thehigh quality of its products, constant innovation and excellent customer service.66 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011

Cut it all with theCarbodiam CobratorThe Cobrator Diamond Wire gives flexibility tocut anything anywhere, effectively and profitably.Diamond wire technology is respectfulof the surroundings and the environment,allowing working at sensitive sites. The Cobra-The German company K-Max is amanufacturer ofsmart devices which makes the contractors workmore efficient, safer and smarter. K-Max, located inMering, has among others a wide rangeof fastening equipment as well asanchors for easy lifting of for examplepre-fabricated concrete blocks.Fast, fixed and steadywith B12The K-Max B15 makes mountingof machines quick and safe withno use of rawl plugs. The system ispatented and perfect for mounting ofcore drilling machines, wall saws andcable saw rollers to name a few. Itworks also perfect for fastening of castplaster and isolation, formworks, anglesupports and much more. It is practicalto drill a 14 mm hole and screw in theK-Max B12 fasteining device and all isdone and safe and sound in place. The B12 providestability and extremely good fastening with no riskof loosening due to vibrations. Very few tools needsto be used and the device itself can be reused upto 50 times. It has a holding capacity of 3450 kg.Standard lengths are 230/280 mm and for castplaster 300 mm. Special lengths are also available.tor Wire offers excellent cutting performancethrough a wide variety of plain, mixed orheterogeneous materials.The Diamond Wire Technology allowscutting almost unlimited material thicknesses,through nearly all types of concrete, abrasivestone, masonry, steel and cast iron. The flexibilityof the Cobrator Diamond Wire makes itpossible to carry out unlimited cutting configurationswithout removing obstructing objects.Examples are offshore rig decommissioning,underwater cuts for bridges and damsand other inaccessible cutting areas. Last butnot least Diamond Wire Technology makes itpossible to cut at hazardous sites, such asnuclear plant decommissioning and asbestosremoval. The Cobrator diamond wire ensuresefficient long lasting cutting and reducedoperational costs.The strong rubber over springs assemblyguarantees excellent reliability, retarding thecollapsing limit and maintaining the desiredand required flexibility. The watering of thewire is enhanced by the form of the rubbercoating that pulls the water along the cut andprovides optimum cooling.Smart devices from K-MaxThe B12 is produced in a special high grade alloy.K-Max water retension ringWSR 150 and WSR 250 areK-Max system for takingcare of the water and slurrywhen core drilling. The systemsaves time and gives nocontamination at the jobsite.The mounting is carried outby using a negative pressurecreated by the device andby using wet or dry vacuumcleaners. The system alsoprotects the operator fromslurry and debris.Pre-screenerextractorK-Max also offers a smartmethod for vacuuming liquids.The device can be used with any type of commercialwet or dry vacuums. Liquids are directly transferedfrom the pre-screener using an integrated immersionpump. The system protects the vcuum cleanersso no liquitds can reach the vauum. This means alsothat there will be no contamination of the filter. Thedevice is to be launched early 2012.The high strength vulcanized rubber offersan extremely strong bonding of the beads onthe carrier steel cable protecting the cableagainst the sharp corners, reinforcing bars,cutting dust, abrasion and corrosion. Therubber compound also protects the wireagainst insufficient cooling. The improved wireflexibility ensures an even wear of the diamondbeads for maximum cutting effectiveness andimproved performance on all types of cuts.The Cobrator diamond wire respectsthe environment by minimizing noise, debriscreation, and dust pollution. Vibrations arepractically eliminated so that the structuralintegrity of the surrounding structures is maintained.This protects the health of operators,neighbours, and passersby.New PCD scraperseries from AshineChinese manufacturer Ashine Diamond Tools isnow launching a series of so called PCD scrapers.According to Ashine this is the contractors’best choice in terms of removing heavy coatingon concrete floors. Each tool has a lifetime of2000 m 2 .The applications the series are developedfor are to remove all types of stubborn coatings,such as paint, varnish, glue, epoxy, acrylic,screed residue, VCT mastic, black tar, adhesiveas well as thick rubbery material.The advantages are among others the highefficiency during heavy works. The tool is aggressiveeven met with concrete during epoxyremoving jobs and PCD still hold very tightly.A representative for Ashine says that theclients comment over the Ashine PCD scraper’sperformance is similar to several other largebrands on the market but with much lower price.The tool series are developed for walkbehindfloor machines. According to Ashinethe tools design can be changed for differentmachine like HTC, Blastrac, Werkmaster andTerrco to name a few.Issue 2 • May - June 2011 • PDi 67

“It is not the same Samoter as threeyears ago but something is moving inthe right direction,” said Mario Passeri,owner of the Italian dust suppressionequipment manufacturer WLP.Samoter 2011 in Verona had 98,000 visitors,in line with expectations, with a positivetrend for international attendance, withmore than 11,000 operators, confirmingonce again the international status of theexhibition. The picture shows a previewof VTN’s new demolition shears, PD 120.Optimism and renewWith almost ahundred thousandvisitors during fivedays, the Italian fairSamoter showedsigns of optimism andrenewed trust in theEuropean constructionand demolitionindustries.Text and photo: Mikael KarlssonAccording to data from the Committee for European ConstructionEquipment the recovery, in short, is already a reality insome countries, such as Germany, France and Great Britain,while others, such as Italy, present a stagnant market, or are stillsuffering setbacks, as in Spain.“It is not the same Samoter as three years ago, but somethingis moving in the right direction while good business isright now outside of Europe. Right now we are walking insmall steps and hopefully business will be back to full speed inone or two years,” said Mario Passeri, owner of the Italian dustsuppression equipment manufacturer WLP in Trento.VTN EuropeMost of the Italian manufacturers of demolition machines andequipment were present at Samoter. VTN Europe presenteda number of new products, starting with a preview of the newdemolition shears, PD 120.The new model has a jaw opening of 2100 mm. It combinesclosure strength of 235 t on the tip and 810 t on theblades. Thus, this tool is designed to be used in particularlychallenging construction sites where contractors need to optimizeoperating costs. It weights around 1.1t and can be usedon excavators weighting 90 t or more.VTN also presented the new crusher bucket, FB 150, tocomplete the new FB range that was recently introduced. Itweights 1500 kg without coupling saddle. The mouth measures600 mm in width and 450 mm in height and has a capacityof approximately 0.5 m 3 . FB 150 can be used on excavatorsbetween 10 and 16 t and is fit to work in small to medium sizedconstruction and demolition sites.VTN is also expanding its already wide range of hydraulicshears with the new models Cl 040 and Cl 070. The Cl 040has an opening of 350 mm and the cutting mouth is 238 mmwide. It weights 450 kg without the coupling saddle and canbe used on excavators weighting between 5 and 8 t, and alsoreplace the arm of a 2.5 t mini-excavator.The Cl 070 has an opening of 415 mm, the cutting mouthis 285 wide without the coupling saddle and weights 770 kg.It can be used on excavators weighting between 8 and 13 t alsoreplace the arm of a 5 t mini-excavator.IndecoIndeco showed a new model in its steel shears range, the ISS25-40, which is designed for cutting ferrous materials. ‘TheISS 25-40 is an essential tool for anyone working in the scrapmetal or recycling sectors. It can be used as the second or thirdmember on a carrier, depending on the carrier size,” said Indecomarketing manager Michele Vitulano.Features include a dual profile piercing tip system, withdifferentiated upper and lower tips designed for a clean andgradual cut. The four steel knives are all the same length andare reversible and interchangeable, so that all four cutting edgescan be used. A heavy-duty pivot group is designed to providelong-term cutting efficiency, keeping the jaws aligned and68 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011

Caterpillar launched its new mini excavator, the 300.9D, alongwith the smallest hammer in its hammer range, the H25D.Caterpillar Work Tools’ new Cat S365C mobile shear. A preview of VTN’s new demolition shears, PD 120CaterpillarCaterpillar launched its new mini excavator, the 300.9D.Weighing just 935kg it is now the smallest machine in theCaterpillar excavator range with an overall width of just 730mm,this machine is capable of driving through a standard doorway,providing easy access to the most confined job sites.Along with the machine, Caterpillar also showed the smalledtrust at Samoterpreventing twisting. The ISS 25-40 is equipped with full 360°hydraulic rotation for better positioning and optimal cuttingin any working position. The attachment plate is compatiblewith plates on Indeco breakers of similar weight.SimexSimex presented for first time the biggest crusher bucket modelin its range, the CBE 50 suitable for 40-50 t excavators. Witha width of 2350 mm, a capacity of 1.2 m 3 and max cuttingforce of 190–122 KN, crushable waste material can be turnedinto material ready for use straight away on the site. Cuttingparts are easy to change to obtain spoil in different-sized pieces,0-50/100mm.Brokk ItaliaAlthough growth remains slow in the Italian construction anddemolition market, Brokk AB, the world leading manufacturerof remotely controlled demolition machines, strengthens itspresence in Italy by establishing a new subsidiary in the country,Brokk Italia. “We have soon been operating a year. And initially,we try to follow up existing customers while we also look at newopportunities. Right now, demolition is a little bit slow in Italy,but we also have potentials in mining and processing applications,”said Brokk Italia sales manager Roberto Ruberto. “Weare currently a small operation with three people. But our goalis to expand. I feel that Brokk’s existing customers in Italy arehappy that Brokk is present on the Italian market. We only representBrokk and are here to take care of the customers’ needs.”Indeco showcased a new model inits steel shears range, the ISS 25-40.Issue 1 • Feb - March 2011 • PDi 69

demolition applications in Italy in the late 1950s and ithas been a family passion since then. But in 1961 theyfounded Armofer Cinerari Luigi,” said Armofer communicationmanager Federica Delucchi. “All was very manualand dangerous work since the very beginning up until the1970-1980’s. Therefore the brothers became very engagedin safety issues in the demolition industry from a very earlystage.” The whole history and development of the familycompany has been thoroughly documented in the bookProfessionisti delle demolizioni 1961–2011 presented atthe Samoter fair.www.samoter.comFrom left: Gianfrancesco Cinerari, Giuseppe Dotti, Emilio Cinerari (General Manager), Roberto Ferrandi.Giuseppe and Roberto worked for Armofer since the very beginning in 1961.est hammer in its hammer range the H25D. The simplifieddesign of the D-Series small hammers ensures a lowerowning and operating cost and improved serviceability.The single bushing design combines three bushings intoone for a slip fit that is field replaceable. The H25D modelhas ultra high blow rates to enhance greater productivity inconcrete and asphalt applications. Caterpillar Work Toolsalso showcased the new Cat S365C mobile shear, whichfeatures a bolt-on piercing tip for thorough protection incritical wear areas, easy maintenance for optimal piercingperformance, and field serviceability without welding. Theshear also features structural changes for extended durability.The Cat bolt-on piercing tip design offers several advantages.The tip protects the moving jaw on both sides, effectivelyprotecting the parent metal from wear as the moving jawtravels through the lower jaw. Additionally, the tip blades arefully reversible so that each blade provides two uses. Commonhand tools are all that is needed to reverse the blades,and the tip can be maintained without moving the knivesin the jaw. The result is faster and easier maintenance. TheCat tip also uses identical parts for both sides of the jaw.Indeco’s Marketing Manager.Michele Vitulano, discussingthe Italian demolition market situation with PDI’sRomano Ferrario.The whole history and developmentof the family company has beenthoroughly documented in a very nicelooking book that was presented atthe Samoter fair.50 Years of DemolitionThe family business, Armofer Cinerari Luigi s.r.l. startedin 1961. However, this was the very first time the companyparticipated at the national Samoter fair. But not as amanufacturer of attachment and tools, but celebrating thecompany’s 50th anniversary as the very first pioneer in theItalian demolition industry.‘The Cinerari family started to work with manualRoberto Ruberto, Sales Manager of newly establishedBrokk Italia.70 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011

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BEBOSA MUAfter a seven-yearhiatus, the specializedtrade show BeBoSahas resurfaced in theGerman ski resort ofWillingen. For internationalvisitors, whatevertheir point of entry,it still took a fewhours of driving alongone of many roadssnaking through thebeautiful mountainouslandscape to get tothe exhibition. But theshow was well worththe effort. AndreiBushmarin reportsThe booth of the German concrete drilling and sawing association.Hans-Georg Wagener of the FachverbandBetonbohren und-SägenDeutschland e.V.Heger’s Stefan Haag.What had been thought of a local event for the Germanspeaking markets turned out to be a full internationalaffair, with visitors from Turkey,Russia, Spain and Korea flying over to seethe latest innovations from the industry’srecognized names and get to know new ones.Patrick van Brienen of the Dutch ExhibitionCompany that has organized the showestimates the turnout at 1,615. Much of thecredit for reanimation of BeBoSa should goto the German Fachverband Betonbohrenund-Sägen Deutschland e.V, Europe’s biggestconcrete drilling and sawing association.The association was the driving force behindthe idea and arranged for its annual meetingto be held at the show. Niche trade fairs aregetting increasingly popular, and it definitelylooks like a Pan-European trend now. One ofthe greatest advantages of a specialized exhibition lies in itsvery professional nature, with virtually no outsiders botheringto attend such an event. And 2011’s BeBoSa was a tellingexample of this.Friends will be friendsIn such a tight-knit community as concrete sawing and demolition,everyone knows everyone. At BeBoSa, the best of friendsand the worst of competitors were chatting to each other inthe isles. The two large halls with exhibitors’ displays took upmost of the 1,260 m 2 floor space. There was also an outdoorarea for product demonstrations. There were 49 exhibitors withan undisputed German dominance, but also with the inputfrom the Netherlands, Austria, Denmark andLichtenstein. Industry wise, manufacturersof concrete sawing machinery and tools accountedfor the biggest share of participants,although a number of demolition attachments,dust control and lifting equipment companieswere also exhibiting.A kind of magicMost of the exhibitors said that they werevery satisfied with the turnout and the professionalismof both organizers and visitors.Kern-Deudiam’s managing director MarkoWymann said that if there is BeBoSa in 2012,his company would be the first to book space.Patrick van Brienen’s welcomingAt the exhibition, Kern-Deudiam showcasedspeech.its new floor saw KDF-800E and the Onyx,X500 and X800 ranges of diamond tools. The new machinewas said to have attracted much interest from visitors, with agood number of units being sold right at the show. Dr. Schulzeused BeBoSa to demonstrate its new system for 30-130 mmdry coring in reinforced concrete. According to Alexey Levin,the new system caused a lot of interest, and Dr. Schulze’sdemonstration area was crowded throughout the exhibition.EDT Eurodima presented a new drill rig, the lightweight andcompact DR 130 designed for 162 mm coring. BeBoSa alsosaw Weka launch its drill motor SR25 Mammut for up to 350mm jobs. The launch had been pre-announced before the show,and the machine was met with great interest from the visitors72 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011

ST GO ON!Siegfried Uebleis, Braun’s division manager.Carbodiam GmbH.Husqvarna Construction Products.The Wurster family and Weka drill motors.Dr. Schulze.Cedima’s new generation: Jens Schwantje (marketing) andJana Volker (sales).Peter H. Kanne, Wakra’s managing director.and exhibitors alike.Hammer to fallDehaco and Darda represented the demolition side of theshow. Dehaco, which had started out in 1985 as a “hammer”company, exhibited its line of small breakers, but the main focuswas on dust control equipment. At BeBoSa, Dehaco GmbHshowcased dust-fighting models De-Dust Femto, Pico, Nanoand Axo. Darda’s display was dominated by a demolition robotBrokk 90 equipped with Darda’s concrete crusher CC 320.Splitting cylinder C 9 N and Combi-Shears HCS 6 completedDarda’s exhibition.Tyrolit.Ingrid Gollackner, EDT Eurodima’s marketing manager.Another one bites the dustDust control is an integral part of the modern demolition world.This sector is rapidly growing, and dust control companies arenow the staple of any demolition or concrete cutting show.BeBoSa was no exception, featuring three suppliers from differentEuropean countries. The well established DustcontrolDehaco.Issue 2 • May - June 2011 • PDi 73

The BeBoSa hostesses in the reception.Dr. Schulze demonstrate its brand-new dry coring system;Marko Wymann, Kern-Deudiam’smanaging director.Lissmac.Hilti.The Rellok team.and Dehaco were joined by a lesser known Danish companyBrondum. Although Brondum, based in Silkeborg, has beenmaking industrial vacuum cleaners since 1964, its operationswere confined to Scandinavia. Now the manufacturer is tryingto reach customers in the wider Europe by making regularappearances at various exhibitions, primarily in Germany.“Don’t stop me now”The show’s closing chords were those of the pop group Queen.Exhibitors and guests were dancing away on the dance floorto the songs from the band’s catalogue played competentlyby the Queen Revival Band. Almost as soon as the show wasover, it was unanimously agreed that it should be repeated.Participants’ opinions were divided 50/50 though on whetherit should be an annual or triennial event. What is absolutelyclear now is that there will be no BeBoSa in the same year asBauma. It may prove a wise decision, since the world’s biggestexhibition tends to overshadow its smaller local counterparts.Having the next BeBoSa in a place a bit more accessible thanWillingen may be another good idea. As the show’s potentialclearly transcends the boundaries of Germany, internationalvisitors will surely appreciate a more metropolitan location.www.bebosa.comThe Queen Revival Band.Darda with Brokk robots.74 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011

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Bridge cutting with Skystone diamond wires.A specialist wire manFuzhou-basedSkystone DiamondTools has been manufacturingdiamondconsumables since1994. In 2000, after sixyears of sustainabledevelopment, thecompany chosediamond wires as itsmainstay product andbegan to specializein this business.Diamond wire is the most challenging product of the entirediamond tool spectrum in terms of manufacturing complexity.There are many factors at play: the composition and shape ofdiamond beads, the precision of rubber vulcanization process,the resiliency and durability of inner metal cables. If any of thenumerous process requirements is not met, the diamond wire(and the contractor’s time and money) is as good as wasted. Ittakes time and effort to fully master the art of diamond wireproduction, so every manufacturer known to make a good wireis treasured by professional contractors.Specialization is the keyThere are not too many manufacturers in the diamond toolbusiness that favour specialization over diversification. Mostof the players in this market tend to produce a wide range ofdiamond consumables – from polishing pads and grindingwheels to drill segments to all sorts of blades and wires. Underthese conditions, achieving perfection for every item in one’scatalogue is highly unlikely. Skystone is one of the precious fewthat have chosen a different path and focused on one business– in their case, wire sawing. The company began to researchinto this field in 2000 and after three years of hard work itdelivered its first diamond wire for granite cutting under thebrand name of Skystone. By 2011, Skystone has evolved intoone of China’s biggest manufacturers, with a staff of 250 anda product range of 34 specifications. The company is now ableto offer 23 different types of diamond wires for cutting anyconstruction material – from reinforced concrete with varyingdegree of steel reinforcement (including a few specs forunderwater wire sawing) to straight steel and masonry – plus11 specs for quarrying jobs. Skystone’s bestselling constructionspecs are TSY-SRC110 and TSY-SRC114 – rubber-coated wireswith sintered beads for cutting concrete with 3–5 percent steelreinforcement. The GQR114 for granite cutting is the mostSkystone’s wire saws at work.76 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011

popular wire with quarrying companies.Backing it up with hardwareInterestingly enough, Skystone builds its own wire sawingmachines, too. The machines are primarily designed to workin quarries, but Skystone’s 15kw wire saw, for instance, is wellsuitedto concrete applications as well. Skystone runs two plantsin the Fuzhou area – one produces 300,000 meters of diamondwires a year, while the annual capacity of its hardware factory issome 300 machines. Each plant has its own R & D centre tokeep up with the fast-paced manufacturing industry. On topof that, Skystone has set up two “project management centres”that are a sort of a task force investigating various demolitionand construction projects.Underwater wire sawing operation.Global reachSkystone has been pursuing a very active export policy bysupplying its diamond wires into more than 30 countries.The company’s reach now extends as far as the USA, Australia,Brazil and Russia. At the moment, Skystone is zooming in onthe European market, with Germany being the most desirabletarget. Toward this end, the company has made sure it will attendStone-Tec, an important event in the stone industry, whichis going to be held in Nurnberg this June. The manufacturerwill use this exhibition to showcase the bestselling models TSY-SRC110 & TSY-SRC114 as well as its stone-processing rangeto the German audiences. In the fall, Skystone will fly over toItaly to take part in Verona Stone Fair and SAIE. And it goeswithout saying that Skystone tools and machines are on displayat every Bauma and World of Concrete show.www.fztsy.comufacturer from ChinaIssue 2 • May - June 2011 • PDi 77

The Danish demolition contractorTscherning AS was part ofthe presentation of a demolitionproject at the EDA Autumn Conference2010 in Sweden. Duringdiscussion after the paneldebate, Tscherning executiveswere encouraged to present theirinternational certifications accordingto ISO 9001, ISO 14001and OHSAS 18001. On the followingtwo pages there is a briefdescription of the Tscherningmanagement system, its creationand its implementation.Tscherning gained strong advannew management system and cBy Klaus Bodilsen and Tue Brix, G.Tscherning A/S, DenmarkPhotos: G. Tscherning A/SThe Tscherning management system handles quality, environmentaland occupational health and safety issues. Ithas held the triple certification since 2003. With a widerange of business activities and daily, on-site interfaces withother contractors in the building industry, it was decidedto develop an integrated management system, mandatoryfor all business areas and all company processes. The systemis based on the Management Policy and is centred on thesystem manual and its enclosures accessible on-line.Management system creationWanting the system to become deeply rooted with thecompany’s staff and wishing benefits as early as possible itwas decided to create the system manual and its enclosuressimultaneously. The system was promoted and implementedaccording to its progress.For full integration of system elements Tscherningdecided their own system structure. Their own analysis ofexisting material, company procedures and the actual stage78 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 20111

tages withertificationof quality, environmental and occupational health managementresulted in an outline with chapters organized in fivesections, offering a process based approach to the system.The creation was initiated in 2001. For all chapters,Tue Brix authored procedures meeting external and internalrequirements. Aspects were evaluated with Project ManagerKlaus Bodilsen and Managing Director Søren Tscherning,leading to changes in current methods, establishing of newones and or to adaption of the outline.During the system development, visibility of the processand promotion towards employees was a major part oftheir work. The system development was, at relevant points,discussed with staff and employees and incoming reactionsand suggestions were carefully examined. As a light and slimsystem was crucial to Tscherning, the creation of system enclosureswas kept very strict and all enclosures were developedto fulfil more than one purpose.ImplementationImplementation of the Tscherning management systembegan immediately after the development of the first systemelements.A Foreman’s Forum was established and was, togetherwith the statutory company Safety Organization, a good placefor internal discussions of the system development stage andof daily experiences with its use.“Very soon we saw major improvements. In particularregarding occupational health and safety issues. The importantand obvious improvements were a great encouragementto carry through the more administrative system elements,”says Klaus Bodilsen at Tscherning..On staff and management level the system mainlyrequired creation of fixed procedures and an improved documentationeffort. Implementation was therefore joined by thefirst internal audits, initially targeted towards user facilitationand education, rather than reporting of non-conformities. Westrengthened the efforts for planning and execution of sitejobs and began formalized education of staff and employees.Towards the employees, targets primarily were to achieveregular use of all prescribed protective equipment, understandingof the company policy and creation of awarenesstowards the system use. Company goals were communicated,and site performance was audited with an internally developedmethod. Employee qualifications were registered, anda training programme was decided to meet the discovered orthe newly fixed requirements.CertificationCertification of the Tscherning Management System wascarried out by BVQI (now Bureau Veritas Certification,BVC). An initial system review lead to a pre-audit visit, indicatingpoints to be strengthened. After a few adjustmentsto the system, four BVC auditors reviewed performance andconformity with system and requirements during a two-daycertification audit.“In May 2003, we received four certificates (one ofthem national), hence becoming the first Danish companyto achieve a triple, international certification with a newlycreated, integrated management system. Each certificate isvalid for three years, and system conformity, use of proceduresand a due amount of documentation is audited by BVC everysix months. Every three years, certificates are renewed after acertification audit,” says a satisfied Tue Brix.ResultsG. Tscherning A/S have obtained several advantages with thesystem implementation and in the creation process. An effortto improve the company overall was initiated and especially thesafety gain is crucial. Improved, general quality awareness anda desire to meet customer demands have emerged, and internalcommunication has been improved. As a spin-off, a companydesign line was decided and employee’s clothing was changed.Tscherning have also experienced commercial benefits,both in regard of publicity, improved effectiveness and infacilitating prequalification processes and tendering. Theirfixed procedures result in a more predictable performance,improving planning and decreasing the number of mishaps.The creation of the Tscherning management system andthe certification has proven to be a great advantage and thesystem is an effective platform for the on-going process ofcompany and site management.Author profilesKlaus BodilsenJoined G. Tscherning A/S in 1993. ProjectManager andpart owner. KlausBodilsen initiatedthe specializationof the company’sdemolition activitiesand openedthe expansiontowards newmarket areas.Played an importantpart inthe overall modernizationof thecompany andin the companyhand-over fromthe company founder to his son.Tue BrixAssociated with G. Tscherning A/S since 2001.Advisor on quality,environmentaland occupationalhealthand safety issues,author ofthe TscherningManagementSystem. Hasdeveloped procedures,managementsystemsand systemelementsfor production,service andconstructioncompanies, andhas performedboth 1. and 2. party audits.Company profile, G. Tscherning A/SEstablished in 1975 by Georg Tscherning, locatedin Hedehusene, Denmark, about 25 km outsideCopenhagen. Approximately 100 employees,yearly turnover approximately EUR 17,000,000.G. Tscherning A/S undertakes demolition tasks,environmental cleaning, handling of asbestos,pcb and polluted soil, concrete jobs, sewerageand paving work.The company has a large fleet of machinery,including excavators, diggers, dumpers, concretecrushers, cars and lorries, and a range of specializeddemolition tools. G. Tscherning A/S areorganized in the Dansk Byggeri (Danish BuildingContractors Association), the Dansk Asbestforening(Association of Danish Asbestos Removers) andthe European Demolition Association, EDA.www.nedrivning.dkIssue 2 • May - June 2011 • PDi 79

Wall sawing -drastic costof processreductionWhen Carbodiam Research and Developmentdepartment helps the sawing and drillingcontractors to reduce their cost of process.For more than 55 years Carbodiamhas been developing new sintering andmanufacturing processes with the objectiveof constantly improving diamond tools anddrastically improving their performance. Oneof the main targets is to help customers tolaunchingEFT Forging Technologyfor diamondsegments. The forgingprocess makesit possible to apply aviolent hit on the segmentschanging themicrostructure. Thisproduction processhas made it possibleto enhance both thereduce their total costof process, includingtool wearlife, cuttingspeed,reliability,ease ofmaintenanceandmanipulation.CarbodiamGroup80 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011cutting speed and the wear life of the diamondtool. The segments have a specialdesign, reducing vibrations and makingthe cut smoother. Forged segments alsoallow a unique high quality welding zone,resulting in a more secure tool.The marriage of this unique andpatented technology within the diamondindustry, the use of the highest qualitysynthetic diamond and metallic powder,together with Carbodiam’s long experience,have brought to the professional marketthe wall saw blade called The Alligator VX.After hundreds of square metres cut,in the hardest heavily reinforced concreteaggregates, the Carbodiamforged AlligatorVX has shown toachieve 35% morethan a standard wallsaw blade.Contractors arealways looking to improveperformance, inorder to reduce costsand the companyclaims the AlligatorVX wall saw blade isthe ideal solution.New HEPA Vacuumfrom CS Unitec Providesa Clean, SafeWork EnvironmentCS Unitec’s new CS 1225 H wet/dry HEPAvacuum exceeds the EPA filtration standardof 99.970% and 0.3 microns. The CS 1225H’s HEPA filter efficiently captures 99.999% ofparticles up to 0.1 microns, providing a cleanerand safer work environment.The CS 1225 H includes a tool to hoseadapter to easily connect portable power toolssuch as concretegrinders or sawsfor dust removalwhile the tool isin operation. A“Power Take Off”outlet activatesthe vacuum ON/OFF from thepower tool switchand includes a10-second shutoffdelay to clean anydust left in the hose. An automaticshut-off sensor protects the motor and filtersduring wet vacuuming.Its Electromagnetic Pulse Filter CleaningSystem shakes the HEPA filters to remove dust,maximizing suction and doubling filter life. Thevacuum senses when the filters are clogged andthe suction power or air flow is restricted, cleaningitself when the vacuum is turned on and againwhen it is turned off. This feature can be set toactivate automatically or manually.A 15’ hose and 25’ power cord make theCS 1225 H ideal for most construction jobs.Weighing less than 25 pounds, it is portable andvery convenient to use on the job site or in theshop. A cleaning kit, including wands, nozzles andhose is also available.www.csunitec.comNew Doosan22.5 t ExcavatorDoosan has launched a new narrow widthcrawler excavator, the DX235NLC with monoboom, weighing 22.5t. Just 2.54 m wide, theDX235NLC excavator meets the transport widthspecifications of road regulations in countriessuch as Italy. The DX235NLC offers a combinationof features including a heavy counterweight,reinforced 12.5mm shoe plates and an overdimensionedfront body section. The oversizedboom and counterweight in the DX235NLCprovide higher lifting performances than otherexcavators in the 21 to 24t category.www.doosanequipment.euNew Bobcat700 Series LoadersThe launch of the new 700 Series compact loadersadds three new models to the company’snew generation range. The new loaders, allwith vertical lift path design, offer several newfeatures and enhancements that extend therange of applications for compact loaders.The 700 Series comprises a new skidsteerloader model, the S770, a new compacttracked loader, the T770, and a new all-wheelsteerloader, the A770. The 700 Series loadersare part of a new large frame platformthat fits between the extendedmedium 600 Series and extendedlarge frame 800 Series loaders introducedin 2010. All three loaders offer higher ratedoperating capacities and increased engine andhydraulic power, allowing users to take on moredemanding applications.The S770 loader has an operating weightof 4.16t, a rated operating capacity of 1.57tand a tipping load of 3.14t. The rated operatingcapacity and tipping load for the T770 compacttracked loader are 1.6t and 4.6t respectively.The T770 loader has an operating weight of4.7t. The A770 loader has an operating weightof 4.3t a rated operating capacity of 1.55t anda tipping load of 3.1t.As well as higher performance and power, thenew 700 Series loaders offer improved visibility,comfort and uptime protection. All three modelshave a height of 2.065m, a length with bucket of3.6m and a bucket hinge pin height of 3.35m.The S770 and A770 have a width without bucketof 1.83m compared to a width over the tracksfor the T770 of 1.98m.www.bobcat.eu

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Edge Services Corp. of Batavia, Ohio, becomes the first contractorto be certified at Level 1 of the association’s Company CertificationProgram. The 3-tier programme has been developed by the CSDACertification Committee for cutting contractors to provide owners,architects, engineers, general contractors and government officialswith a valuable prequalification tool and to enhance the publicimage of concrete cutter.www.csda.orgCSDA Elects 2011 Board and OfficersIn the US the Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association has announcedthe 2011 Board members who were elected at the 39thAnnual CSDA Convention and Tech Fair, held on 10-12 March,2011 in Bonita Springs, Florida.Six Board members, whose terms expire in 2013, were elected.They are Roger Allen, Diamond Tools Technology, Buffalo Grove,Illinois; Ty Conner, Austin Enterprise, Bakersfield, California; MikeGreene, Greene’s, Inc., Woods Cross, Utah; Larry Liddle, DiamondProducts, Elyria, Ohio; Kellie Vazquez, Holes Incorporated, Houston,Texas and Kevin Warnecke, ICS, Blount Inc., Portland, Oregon.Returning for the second year of their term are Kevin Baron,Western Saw, Inc., Oxnard, California; Tim Beckman, Cutting EdgeServices Corp., Batavia, Ohio; Steve Garrison, Hilti, Inc., SantaFe Springs, California; Donna Harris, Concrete Renovation, SanAntonio, Texas; Ron Rapper, Husqvarna Construction Products,Olathe, Kansas and Jack Sondergard, Central Concrete Cutting,Inc., Edgar, Wisconsin.CSDA ConventionAttendance Up 30%Attendance rose 30% from last year’s convention as contractorsand manufacturers from the concrete sawing and drilling industrygathered in Bonita Springs, Florida from 8 - 12 March for the 39thAnnual Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association (CSDA) Conventionand Tech Fair. Included in the large number of attendees werenew members, first-time attendees and many Past Presidents ofthe association. This diverse group made for much sharing ofinformation, exchanging of ideas and networking.A keynote presentation was given by Clint Longenecker,Ph.D., entitled The Two-Minute Drill, a leadership practice based onAmerican football. Longenecker’s presentation was well receivedand some CSDA members are already taking steps to implementThe Two-Minute Drill into their businesses. “I was so inspired by theseminar that I could not wait to get back to the office and utilizesome of the tools that were provided. I learned that it is importantto have solid leadership, a solid plan and consistent follow-throughin order for any change to work,” says Paul DeAndrea of DeAndreaCoring & Sawing, Inc. in Henderson, Colorado.Concrete cutters, and manufacturers who supply contractorswith diamond tools, came looking for ways to improve and growtheir businesses as signs of an economic recovery begin to appear.The number of exhibitors at the CSDA Tech Fair also increasedfrom 2010, with 24% more companies on hand to meet one-ononewith contractors in a more intimate and informal manner thanlarge trade shows. New products and services from exhibitors82 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011“I’m really happy to have been re-elected to serve a secondterm as a member of the CSDA Board of Directors,” said KellieVazquez. “This is a great opportunity to work with my peers andcontinue to advance and shape the industry in which we work. Iam also part of the CSDA Next Generation group, and so I will beworking hard to get more younger concrete cutters involved in theassociation’s committees and events.”The CSDA Officers were also present at the event. JimDvoratchek, Hard Rock Concrete Cutters, Wheeling, Illinois, returnsfor his second stint as CSDA President, having last held the positionin 1999-2000. Judith O’Day, Terra Diamond Industrial, Salt LakeCity, Utah now serves as Vice President while Mike Orzechowski,DITEQ Corporation, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, takes up the role ofSecretary/Treasurer. Doug Walker, Atlantic Concrete Cutting, Inc.,Mount Holly, New Jersey, serves as Past President and PatrickO’Brien continues to serve as Executive Director.www.csda.orgsparked much interest from attendees, and led to sales. First-timeTech Fair exhibitor Markus Bartl of Expert Equipment Company inHouston, Texas, was pleased with the event. “It turned out to bea very successful exhibition, as I was able to connect with manyleading professionals in the industry from all over the country. Whatsurprised me was the friendly and cordial relationship betweenexhibitors—even among direct competitors. More importantly,however, I took orders.”The CSDA Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to PastPresident Ron Van Zee of Diamond Concrete Sawing, Grand Rapids,Michigan, for his outstanding contribution to the association and theindustry as a whole. Incoming CSDA President, Jim Dvoratchek ofHard Rock Concrete Cutters, Inc., Wheeling, Illinois was welcomedas the new president at the event, and an award was given tooutgoing president, Doug Walker of Atlantic Concrete Cutting, Inc.,Mount Holly, New Jersey, for his service to the association. Outgoingmembers of the CSDA Board of Directors were also recognized.The members and staff of CSDA will now turn their attentionto planning for the 2012 Convention in Maui, Hawaii, which willmark the association’s 40th anniversary and is expected to draw aneven bigger crowd than the 2011 event. Next year’s convention isscheduled for 7-9 March, 2012 at the Sheraton Maui.www.csda.orgCertification ProvidesCompanies with a Cutting EdgeConcrete Sawing and Drilling Association (CSDA) member CuttingNew Certification Programmefor Reuse andRecycling of BuildingThe CORR programme is a national third-party certificationprogramme designed to verify building materials debris reuse andrecycling rates by construction and demolition (C&D) reuse andrecycling facilities operating in the USA. The CORR certificationstandards were developed by the Construction Materials RecyclingAssociation (CMRA) and a stakeholder group involving environmentalnon-profits, architects, academia, government agencies andthe recycling industry. The CORR will provide the C&D reuse andrecycling industry with a means to communicate their managementof construction-related materials debris to the general public andthe construction industry. It will provide confidence to the generalpublic and the construction industry of the reuse and recyclingrates reported by C&D reuse and recycling facilities. The goals ofthe certification program include:• Provide a procedure for accurately accounting for thematerials inputs and outputs of a C&D reuse or recycling facility.• To provide an objective and transparent process for eligiblefirms seeking to communicate their reuse and recycling of C&Dmaterials.• To provide users of certified facilities an assurance that theprocedures and reuse and recycling declarations are consistentlyapplied and verified.The certification begins with an application by the firm, andeither the qualification of procedures in place, or establishing theprocedures required to measure and report the facility’s materialsflow. The certification process includes site visit(s) and the verificationby a third-party certification entity of the quantities and types ofreused or recycled materials produced by the facility on a monthlyand annual basis. Outputs are classified as:• Reuse • Recycle• Bio-Fuel • Alternative Daily Cover• DisposalNSWMA/CMRA announceconstruction and demolitionwood fuel specificationsThe Construction Materials Recycling Association (CMRA) and theNational Solid Wastes Management Association (NSWMA), workedtogether to develop viable, in-use construction and demolition (C&D)wood fuel specifications. The specifications are based on industryexperience, permit requirements for boilers using C&D wood as afuel stock and regulatory requirements governing the use of thismaterial. The specifications provide real world guidance on whatworks in the marketplace for C&D wood fuel buyers (boiler ownersand operators) and sellers (C&D wood processors). C&D woodis generated at construction and demolition sites and processedthroughout the U.S. by dedicated C&D processors. The processedwood is turned into a variety of end products, one of the mostvaluable of which is a fuel stock.www.cdrecycling.org

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