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CONTENTS
PDi • issue no. 1 Feb 09 - March 09 • volume 9
REGULARS
Editorial
6 The Optimist and the Pessimist
Survey Continues Profiling
Cutting Contractors
Business
8 BICES and AEM Join Forces
Atlas Copco withdraws from Intermat
Bobcat’s 50th anniversary competition winners
Caterpillar launches Cat TV
CONEXPO Russia May 2010
Hillhead 2009 postponed
Caterpillar launches Safety.cat.com
Stone adds diamond saw blades
Where music and demolition
met, for one last time…
New dumpers from AUSA
New supplier in Australia
10 Atlas Copco’s new business structure for the USA
Five years of finding concrete solutions
JCB’s new £40 million factory
Bobcat launches first wheeled excavator
Shows
16 Down but far from out
38 Will Intermat Lighten Up a Shadowed Europe?
Site Report
23 Hilti diamond systems in atomic power plants
30-31 New York Street Stitched Up!
Reports
24-25 “A profitable opening”
Concrete Cutting
26 Double Nordic victory in Tyrolit’s
International Cutting Pro Competition
28-29 Special Delivery
Associations
48 2009 Diamond Award winners
announced at World of Concrete
CSDA Contractor Survey Results Offer Real Insight
50 CSDA on the Cutting Edge with New Training DVD
NEWS
CSDA/OSHA Alliance Focus on Defensive Driving
20 New Brokk robot launched at World of Concrete
32 Drilling to the core at shard London Bridge
Retipping saves costs
Correct marking of abrasives
– a must for oSa-members
34 Trevi Benne dealers gathered in Italy
EDT Eurodima’s pursuit of top tool quality
36 New Bobcat Products Shown for
First Time at Intermat
New robot from Finmac to be launched at Intermat
42 MB at Intermat
Two new breakers from Promove
on display at Intermat
44 Cat’s new S300B scrap shear series
New special demolition recycling
machine from Sennebogen
45 New pulveriser from Mantovanibenne
New multi-processing crusher from Promove
Special Feature
12 Italy dominates in crushing buckets
22 Core Drills

The Optimist and
the Pessimist
Dear Readers
I am so tired about hearing and reading a lot of negative opinions about the current
economic crisis. But I am the first to admit that the media often plays a key role in
making the situation even worse than it is and is difficult to see the light at the end
of the tunnel. If you are unfortunately one of those who lost your job and maybe also
your house, it is perhaps difficult to be optimistic. In all situations there are normally
two sides, but by trying to have a positive attitude usually makes things better.
For some people it is natural to think and be optimistic. Some view situations
in a darker vein and foresee the worst and long before it is even possible to make a
prediction. One thing is for sure is that being negative does not help. But being realistic
and seeing reality for what it is that is another thing and far more helpful.
I think that being negative is linked to having bad self-esteem and lack of selfconfidence.
A negative person perhaps does not want to be negative, but the poor
self-esteem forces a negative attitude. Being negative may also create some sort of
safety as it may give some comfort. A positive and optimistic attitude is often found
in someone who is creative and wants to make things happen and make changes.
Someone with this type of character also needs to be prepared for being criticised
and questioned and in these moments it is good to have self-confidence. But positive
and optimistic people do not often have problems with being criticized; it is as if
they get energy from it. They also have a tendency of not being afraid of admitting
or making mistakes. The magic with this type of character is that in these situations
the optimism strengthens their self-esteem.
The whole thing is like a positive and negative spiral. Generally speaking an optimist
becomes more optimistic from negative influences, while it is often the opposite with a
pessimist. I am generalizing, but being more optimistic in our daily lives and work will lead
us faster out of this recession, rather than listening to all the negative information we are
being fed every day. I believe that we solve problems better if we try to keep an optimistic
attitude. But there are of course limits even with being an optimist. We cannot take stupid
risks and we must make good judgements. Bad judgement and too much optimism have
caused a lot of problems. But healthy optimism paired with good judgement will take
us out of this recession faster. That is my opinion even though I am no expert. I wish I
always was that optimistic and the type of person I am describing. I am working on it
and I believe it is possible to learn to become more optimistic and at the same time build
up your self self-esteem and self-confidence. I think it is as simple as trying to lower the
amount of negative thoughts so the positive thoughts are dominant. With time you will
experience a change in attitude. Try it and you will see that it actually works. The biggest
task is to keep track and not fall into
negative habits.
So to those of you who are worried
about your company, your working situation,
how to handle your private finances
with mortgages and educating your children,
give the positive flow a chance.
6 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2009 • Fe b - Ma r c h
Jan Hermansson
Editor-in-Chief
jan.hermansson@pdworld.com
Words from O’Brien
Survey
Continues
Profiling
Cutting
Contractors
In a previous column I discussed the hesitancy
of the sawing and drilling industry to
collect market data to define the state of the
industry and how this tendency is gradually
changing. The International Association of
Concrete Drillers and Sawers continues
to press its effort to record worldwide
contractor sales and the Concrete Sawing
and Drilling Association (CSDA) had recently
taken advantage of the Internet to develop
a snapshot online survey to gather basic
operational and economic data.
CSDA has also been involved in conducting
a comprehensive financial and
operating survey of contractors in 4-5
year intervals. The most recent survey was
conducted in late 2008 and the results
of this 40-question survey have just been
published.
The survey met with outstanding acceptance
with a 40% response rate,
which was the highest ever, recorded. The
53-page report is filled with operating and
financial data that cutting contractors will
find invaluable.
The responses represent a broad geographic
cross section of the United States
with 31% from the Midwest, 22% representing
the Mid-Atlantic and 29% from the
Western states. In terms of scope of work,
more than half of their work is performed in
building renovation, 23% in new construction
and 20% in infrastructure—highway,
airport, bridge, dams and power plants. Flat
sawing accounts for 27.8% of total sales
with core drilling close behind at 25.8% and
wall sawing at 21.1%. Additional services
being offered include selective demolition,
decorative cutting, ground penetrating radar
and surface preparation.
With regards to personnel, there are an
average of 25 full-time-equivalent employees
at cutting contracting companies with
12.6 of these employees being sawing
and drilling operators. The hourly wage for
a typical operator who works 40.9 hours
per week is $20.29. Dispatchers make a
higher hourly average wage of $22.53 and
estimators make $26.33. A typical manager
works an average of 49.8 hours a week.
An impressive nine out of ten companies
responded that they have a safety supervisor
and written safety and environmental health
programs in place.
The average estimated sales volume
for respondents’ companies in 2008
is $2,663,690, up from an average of
$2,394,578 reported by these companies
for 2005, the first year reported in this
survey. The average amount of a company’s
sales per truck was $201,155. This figure
is often used when comparing sales performance
among different firms.
Operating statement information
showed direct operating costs, which ranged
from an average of $987,634 for operator/
labour costs to $194,631 for diamond
tools. Selling expenses including salaries,
advertising and travel expenses averaged
$163,171 while general and administrative
expenses including managers, office and
dispatch wages averaged $617,468. The
average profit among the 80% of the firms
reporting a profit was $302,690 while the
average loss for the remaining 20% of the
firms was $163,817.
Cutting contractors will use the data in
this survey to gauge how their company’s
performance compares to the industry as
a whole. Depending on where they stand
relative to this industry benchmark they
may decide to make changes to improve
performance. These are great results and
I am sure will spur much discussion about
the business that exists today and changes
that should be made to advance businesses
to the next level in future years.
Best regards
Patrick O’Brien
President IACDS

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BICES and AEM
Join Forces
The Beijing International Construction Machinery
Exhibition and Seminar and the Association
of Equipment Manufacturers, which owns the
CONEXPO Asia exhibition, have announced a
cooperative effort to ensure the perpetuation of
an international construction machinery exhibition
in China. The BICES-AEM partnership will bring
together manufacturers, customers and industry
organizations to produce the most successful
event possible for all industry stakeholders. BICES
2009 will be held 3-6, November 2009 in Beijing
at the Jiuhua International Exhibition Centre.
Atlas Copco withdraws
from Intermat
Atlas Copco together with Dynapac has withdrawn
from participating at the construction trade show
Intermat 2009, which will take place in Paris,
France in April 2009. A trade show like Intermat
requires extensive resources to attend, both in
terms of money and people. Because of the
turmoil and uncertainty in the construction market,
fewer visitors, particularly international, are
expected to come to Intermat. With this in mind,
Atlas Copco estimates it can bring more benefits to
customers by reallocating the effort spent on Intermat
and focusing on more targeted activities. Atlas
Copco is committed to the construction market.
The company says that it will also in this downturn
develop the leadership by working closely to the
customers. By focusing on more direct customer
activities, they will interact more efficiently with the
customers and will be better able to respond to
the direct needs of the market.
Bobcat’s 50th
Anniversary
Competition Winners
Bobcat has announced the three prize-winners
in the ‘What Did Bobcat Do For Me?’ 50th anniversary
celebratory competition. The winner of
the Grand Prize, a trip to the USA, including a visit
to the Bobcat factories at Bismarck and Gwinner
in North Dakota and a one-day visit to New York,
was David Arthon of Fuveau in Aix-en-Provence in
Southern France, a customer of the Bobcat dealer
Boïs. The second prize, a EUR 1000 voucher for
Bobcat products, went to Richard Heskens of the
Netherlands, a customer of Bobcat Zoeterwoude.
Mathias Morlion of Belgium, a customer of Bobcat
dealer, Vangaever, won the third prize of a EUR
500 voucher for Bobcat products.
www.bobcat.com
8 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2009 • Fe b - Ma r c h
Caterpillar
launches Cat TV
Caterpillar has launched a new interactive website,
CAT TV at www.mycattv.com, introducing a
previously unseen level of engagement with the
public in the Caterpillar world. Visitors to the site
will experience web-based video communication
that allows everyone from large mining companies
to schoolchildren to see the strengths
of Caterpillar products and services in a visual,
interactive way.
New videos are added to the six channels of
CAT TV regularly, and Caterpillar selects a videoof-the-week.
All videos can be embedded into
other websites and used, for example, for training
purposes. To ensure maximum interactivity, visitors
to the site can also share their own Caterpillar
videos and, at a later stage, post and read comments
on all videos.
www.cat.com
CONEXPO Russia
May 2010
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers
and its member companies have announced
that the next CONEXPO Russia will be
delayed until 2010 to allow the economy
to improve. It has been rescheduled for
19-22 May 2010 and will be held at the
Transport-Exhibition Complex next to the
Zhukovsky Airport, Moscow. Some of the
companies already supporting and participating
in the next CONEXPO Russia include Chetra,
Caterpillar, Terex, JCB, Komatsu, Volvo and the
Gaz Group.
Hillhead 2009
Postponed
In view of both the scale and speed with which the
current adverse economic climate has developed,
a decision has been made to postpone the UK
show Hillhead scheduled for June 2009 for a
period of 12 months. Despite the show being
heavily booked as usual, discussions took place
with leading exhibitors at the end of January
following which it was concluded that it would
be in the best interests of the event if it were put
back a full year to allow UK market conditions
time to stabilise. The organisers apologise for any
inconvenience this may cause and the new dates
for Hillhead 2010 are 22-24 June.
www.hillhead.com
Caterpillar launches
Safety.cat.com
Caterpillar has launched SAFETY.CAT.COM, to
promote the safety and health of everyone in,
on or around Caterpillar products. It is available in
English, French, Spanish and Portuguese and reinforces
safety messages found in the company’s
official Operation and Maintenance Manuals. The
site also covers the world of safety in motion.
Caterpillar videos on walk around inspections
and operating tips are available on demand from
one online source. Other offerings include OMM
excerpts, multimedia pieces, and toolbox talks on
a variety of safety topics.
Stone adds
diamond saw blades
The US company Stone Construction Equipment,
Inc has added a line of diamond saw blades to
complement its range of masonry and concrete
saws. The new saw blade line covers the most
common sizes for the vast majority of cutting applications.
The 26 primarily general purpose blades in
the line fall into two categories, Saw-lect the value
line, and Saw-preme the premium line.
The laser welded blades are extremely well
balanced and flatter delivering faster, straighter
cuts, the first time, every time.
The blades
range in size from
305mm to 508mm,
with bond ratings
from 3 to 8 to cut
brick, block, stone, cured concrete, green concrete,
asphalt and asphalt over concrete. The
blades fit all 25mm arbours and can be used
wet or dry. They fit both Stone saw lines, and the
majority of the blades can also be used on high
speed saws.
www.stone-equip.com
Where music and
demolition met, for
one last time…
The iconic Astoria music venue in the heart of London’s
theatre land has played host to some of the
biggest bands in the music business. In its 30-year
history, the Astoria’s 2,000 capacity venue played
host to everyone from the Beach Boys and David
Bowie to current stars such as Amy Winehouse,
Oasis and the Arctic Monkeys.
But as preparation for London’s Crossrail
project gathers pace, the venue hosted its last-ever
gig. Even as concert goers were queuing, amid
TV and radio journalists capturing the moment
for posterity, scaffolding was being put in place
to facilitate the demolition works. Bizarrely, in
the middle of all this, a music journalist for BBC
Radio, who was there to see the demolition, was
interviewing PDi’s Mark Anthony, who was there
purely to watch the bands.
New dumpers
from AUSA
In response to customer demand, Spanish
construction equipment manufacturer AUSA has
recently launched two new 2.5t articulated rotating
dumpers, the D 250 AHGA and the D 250 AHG,
which complete its line of dumpers. The dumpers
have been designed specially for the Central European
and Scandinavian markets, where there is
a strong demand for high performance machines,
the company claims.
www.ausa.com
New supplier
in Australia
Asia Pacific with focus on Australia and New Zealand
has got a new supplier of concrete cutting and construction
machinery in the newly formed company
Traxx Construction Products. Traxx is essentially a
group of well-know individuals in this industry in
Australia headed by Lloyd Williams. Traxx is set
out to supply quality, innovative and competitively
priced diamond tools and associated machinery.
In essence, machinery that typically consumes
diamond tools.
“We have however, also formed a division that
supplies complementary tools to the respective
industries we deal with as well as consultancy
services to, in particular, the concrete sawing and
drilling professionals,” says Lloyd Williams.
Primarily customer of TRAXX will be a consumer
of goods involved in the concrete sawing and drilling,
rental, demolition, concrete placement, construction,
tiling, surface preparation and stone processing industries.
TRAXX manufactures many of its own products
but reserves the right to source the very latest and
innovative additions to the construction industry, from
a vast network of business partners. The people
behind Traxx are Lloyd Williams, Gail Williams, Dianne
Eade, Lorraine Kenny, Stuart Smith and Mark Snoad.
More about Traxx in the next issue of PDi.
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Atlas Copco’s new
business structure
for the USA
Atlas Copco Construction Equipment LLC is the
name of the new Atlas Copco business dedicated
to serving the US construction market. This new
entity combines the Portable Air operations of
Atlas Copco Compressor Technique’s US sales
company with the Atlas Copco Construction Tools
US sales company. Atlas Copco Construction
Equipment is responsible for the sales and service
of portable compressors, generators, pneumatic,
hydraulic and gasoline-powered construction and
demolition tools, along with related aftermarket
services, for both the Atlas Copco and Chicago
Pneumatic brands.
The new organization is based in Commerce
City, Colorado, sharing offices and back office
functions with the Atlas Copco Construction Mining
Technique USA customer centre. Although
the two companies will operate independently,
they have much the same culture and market
knowledge and can benefit from these and other
synergies. The Westfield, Massachusetts office of
the Construction Tools business will be closed at
the end of March 2009.
Top priorities of Atlas Copco Construction
Equipment LLC are to stabilize the sales and
service structure, to support customers, and to
continue to be a leader in the construction equipment
business. The new company will have three
sales and service regions in the North, South and
West United States.
Erik Sparby heads up Atlas Copco Construction
Equipment as its general manager. “We are
looking at this as an opportunity to become more
focused and dedicated, specializing on the unique
needs of the construction industry,” he said.
www.atlascopco.com
Five years of finding
concrete solutions
Diamonds have come up trumps for the Australian
company Kennards Concrete Care, which
celebrated its fifth anniversary in January this
year. Since 2004, the specialist equipment hire
company has helped hundreds of contractors
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Angus Kennard drives a mini loader with a 3000 power planer, used for removing
thick coatings, heavy line marking and uneven surfaces like trip hazards.
tackle all sorts of concrete related jobs, from
demolition, drilling and cutting to grinding, stripping
and planing.
Starting with a hire centre in Sydney, Kennards
Concrete Care quickly added outlets in Brisbane,
Melbourne and Perth. Growth has come not just
from the array of equipment on offer, but from the
expertise of staff, who can advise customers on the
right machine or the right diamond for their job.
Kennards Concrete Care was the idea of
Angus Kennard, whose grandfather, Walter,
founded Kennards Hire in 1948. While working
in the general hire business, Angus developed an
interest in concrete equipment, and began adding
more products at the branches he managed. He
believed there was a need that was not being
fully met, and after travelling overseas to learn
more, launched Kennards Concrete Care as a
stand-alone entity. “Our business is about providing
solutions to problems,” said Angus. “Rather than a
customer coming in and saying, ‘I want a grinder,’
he is more likely to say, ‘I have this situation, what
have you got that will do the job?’
“In a general hire company, staff know a
small amount about a lot of equipment, whereas
our team knows a lot about a small number of
items. When you are working with concrete, there
are many variables and job limitations that have
to be considered. With surface preparation, there
is the hardness of the concrete, the product to
be removed, surface finish required, whether it is
inside or outside, is it a wet or dry environment,
is there a need for dust control and what power
source, if any, is available. We have grown largely
because satisfied customers come back, more
people are finding us through our website and our
product range continues to expand.”
www.concretecare.com.au
JCB’s new £40
million factory
In the UK the curtain has fallen on almost 140
years of manufacturing history in Uttoxeter as
the final machine to be made at JCB’s Heavy
Products factory rolled off the production line.
The manufacture of tracked and wheeled
excavators is being transferred to the new
purpose-built £40 million JCB Heavy
Products factory in Uttoxeter.
“This is the end of an era because my
family has been linked to this site since
the nineteenth century when Bamfords
Ltd started manufacturing agricultural
machinery,” said JCB Chairman Sir Anthony
Bamford. “But this is also the start of a
new and exciting era, not only for JCB’s
excavator business, but also for Uttoxeter
because the relocation offers the opportunity
to redevelop and enhance an important
area of the town.”
Sir Anthony’s great-grandfather Joseph
Bamford was one of five brothers who were the
original partners of Bamfords Ltd. Sir Anthony’s
own father, the late Joseph Cyril Bamford, was
famously sacked from Bamfords Ltd by his uncle
Henry. Joseph Cyril Bamford later went on to
found JCB, which has grown into one of the
world’s most successful construction equipment
manufacturers.
The move to the new JCB Heavy Products
factory represents an opportunity for JCB to grow
its tracked and wheeled excavator business once
the global construction markets recover from the
current downturn. The company’s excavator range
comprises machines from 7t to 46t.
www.jcb.com
Bobcat launches first
wheeled excavator
Bobcat has launched its first wheeled excavator
the 5.5 t E55W powered by a 40.8 kW Yanmar
liquid-cooled diesel engine. Equipped as standard
with single tyre configuration, dual tyres are
available as an option. The E55W offers 2 travel
speed ranges, with a maximum travel speed of
30km/h. The maximum digging depth is 3.495m,
the maximum dump height is 4.265m and the
maximum reach at ground level is 5.89m.
The undercarriage consists of a rigid, welded
frame. The routing of hydraulic lines, protection for
the transmission and heavy-duty axles make the
undercarriage ideal for wheeled excavator applications.
Both the outriggers and dozer blade are pin
type for maximum flexibility.
The operator cab offers the same space as
that found in the cabs on much larger medium and
heavy-duty machines. The steering wheel can be
positioned to suit the operator and the position and
angle of the seat cushion as well as the position
of the consoles can be adjusted independently
of each other. The operating controls have been
arranged to ensure convenience and comfort. The
hydraulic joystick levers have grips that allow the
operator to perform precise operations easily.
In addition to the normal trenching and
groundwork jobs, the E55W’s stability and lifting
capacity allow the excavator to be used for applications
such as truck loading and unloading
and moving pipes and materials. For maximum
safety during all operations involving lifting work,
the E55W is equipped with an overload warning
device as well as safety valves in the boom and
dozer blade hydraulic systems.
www.bobcat.com

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innovation in hydraulic
attachments related
to the demolition and
recycling industries.
The new Allu SCH screener crusher
can handle various kinds of demolition
waste effectively like bricks in
this case.
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The first crushing buckets for full-scale use in demolition
and recycling applications were launched at the end of
the 1990s. Their forerunners, to simplify demolition and
recycling, were the hydraulic crushers and pulverisers.
Today these attachments complement each other and have
made the demolition and recycling process so much easier.
The Finnish manufacturer Allu launched its first screening
crusher in 1991 for crushing lighter demolition waste.
Compact and flexible recycling on site
The bucket crusher is a hydraulic tool, developed from
traditional jaw crusher technology. Although unlike a
conventional crusher, a bucket crusher is operated by
hydraulic power provided by the excavator it is attached
to. The bucket makes it possible to pick up the rock to be
crushed and then to load into trucks or use as back filling
on site. The reduction in outlay costs is clear because this
system makes it possible to reuse inert materials without
having to take them to a landfill, while the ability to crush
different types of materials makes it possible to use them
directly on site.
The areas of application of these tools are numerous
and include demolition, building construction, earthmoving,
excavation, road works, quarrying and mining, land
reclamation and trenching and rock breaking or crushing
of quarry material.
Upgraded model from Trevi Benne
The Italian manufacturer Trevi Benne is now strengthen its
position as supplier of crushing buckets by introducing an
upgrade version of their crushing bucket series BM. The
Crusher Bucket BM Series is available in two different
models. The BM 25 weighs 2.5t and BM 35 3.5 t. They
are designed for crushing inert materials from demolitions
and building renovations such as concrete, asphalt, waste
material from storage centres and debris in quarries, to
provide a finished product for use as backfill.
The Crusher Bucket allows on the spot recycling of
waste material for immediate reuse on the site. The power
is produced from the eccentricity of the pounding unit
for crushing the material in the bucket. The interchangeable
plate system reduces maintenance costs and limits
downtime.
www.trevibenne.it
Allu a truly global player
There are just a few manufacturers of crushing buckets
with global sales. One of the companies is Allu Finland
Ltd, which was founded in 1985 by Markku Jonninen. The
company was first called Ideachip Ltd, but it changed its
name to Allu Finland Ltd in 2007. The new name stems
from the company’s globally recognised trademark Allu.
Allu Finland Ltd created the Screener Crusher method in
1991. To date, their sales constitute over 80% of the world
market for Screener Crushers.
Last year Allu released their Allu SCH Screener
Crusher for heavy applications. Allu SCH Heavy series
are suitable for 20–34t excavators and 12–24t wheel loaders.
In this series, the frame is reinforced and the engine
is a heavy-duty model. The maximum driving output of

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Heavy series Screener Crushers is 80 kW. The Allu Heavy
Series functions well for crushing light to medium heavy
demolition debris.
In addition Allu has the stronger Monster Series suitable
for 22–40t excavators and 13–26t wheel loaders. The maximum
driving output of Monster series Screener Crushers is
140 kW. The features also include double power transmission
and two heavy-duty engines. The range can take on heavier
demolition debris then the Heavy Series.
www.allu.fi
MB first with the Bucket Crusher
Another manufacturer that has proven to be a world-class
supplier of crushing buckets for heavy use in demolition
and recycling applications is the Italian company Meccanica
Breganzese. MB has specialised in construction and sales
of jaw-action bucket crushers and manufactures four basic
models. These are BF 60.1, the smallest in the range, suitable
for excavators in the 8-14t class, BF 70.2 for excavators from
14-20t, BF 90.3 for excavators from 20-28t, and the largest
model, BF 120.4, for excavators weighing more than 28t.
According to MB they produced the world’s very first bucket
crusher. By using an MB crusher the crushed material can be
recycled directly on site resulting in a significant reduction
of costs. The equipment is versatile and all that is needed is
a standard excavator in order to work efficiently.
The benefits with the MB crushers are the facility to
crush any type of material insitu and in any type of situation,
with a significant reduction of operating costs. Thanks
to their production capacity, MB bucket crushers can be
utilised in small, medium-sized and large worksites, thus
dispensing with both plant hire and transport costs. The
bucket crushing solution eliminates the problem of waste
disposal. Product output can be received in the required size
just like a standard crusher.
MB’s models
The smallest BF60.1 in the range weighs 1.5t and is recommended
for excavators in the 8-12t class. Crusher jaw
opening is 600 x 450 mm and bucket capacity is 0.5m 3 . The
material size is adjustable between 20 and 100mm, while
average hourly production is between 9.1 and 19.8 m3,
depending on the required product size.
The second smallest model, BF 70.2, weighs 2.25t and
is recommended for excavators weighing between 14 and
20t. Crusher jaw opening is 700 x 550 mm and bucket
capacity is 0.6m 3 . The output size is adjustable between
20 and 120mm, with average hourly output of between
12 and 30m 3 , depending on the required product size.
The first bucket crusher to be manufactured and
marketed was the Bf 90.3 weighing 3.5t and recommended
for excavators of 20-28t. Crusher jaw opening
is 900 x 450mm and bucket capacity is 0.75m 3 . The
output size is adjustable from 20 to 120mm, with average
hourly output of between 18 and 40m 3 , depending on
the required product size.
The largest bucket in the range is BF 120.4. It weighs
4.9t and recommended for excavators from 28t. Crusher
jaw opening is 1200 x 450mm and bucket capacity is 1m 3 .
The output size is adjustable between 20 and 120mm
with average hourly output between 25 and 50m 3 , depending
on the required product size.
MB has also an iron separator system that was
unveiled at the end of 2007 at the SAIE trade fair in
Bologna. Available for all MB bucket crusher models,
this device is composed of a 250kg magnet, a magnet
support, and an installation kit. The device is easy to
install on the bucket and allows the separation of ferrous
materials from inert material to be crushed.
www.mbcrusher.com
VTN Europe - Three different series
The Italian manufacturer VTN Europe is manufacturing
three series of crushing and screening equipment, the SB, FB
and SR series. The SB Series is commonly used for screening
demolition material and quarry residues. The material
is screened using the innovative vibrating and alternating
movement of the screens fitted longitudinally inside the
bucket. Thanks to the vast range of screen sizes available
and their interchangeability, the same model of bucket can
be used to screen materials of different sizes.
The heavier FB series is a full size crushing bucket,
which has been designed and built to meet the increasing
necessity for immediate on-site recycling and reuse of waste
material deriving from construction and demolition work.
The high performance levels of the FB crushing bucket,
available in two models, make it the ideal solution, not
only for small and medium-sized construction sites with
limited amounts of waste material, but also for extremely
demanding work conditions, such as quarries. It is made
entirely of Hardox 400 and equipped with a fixed and a
moving jaw. The adjustment of the moving jaw allows the
size of the crushed material to be adapted to the different
operating needs.
VTN also produce a rotary screening bucket called SR.
The SR series is made in five models for use on excavators
with capacities ranging from 7-35t and has widespread application
in screening natural material, such as river beds,
quarry residues, sand and dry soil, as well as all situations
where fine screening is required.
www.vtneurope.com
The CB-line from Simex
Simex has expanded its operations into producing crushing
buckets, which were shown for the first time at the exhibition
SAIE in 2006. The new Simex CB line of crushing
buckets, contain nine different models in sizes from 1.4 to
2.4m in width, bucket weights from 800 to 3500kg and
crushing sizes of the material from 10 to 80mm. They are
suitable for use on wheel loaders and skid steers. What makes
the Simex crushing buckets different from other brands
is the rotating function instead of jaw crushing. As in all
other Simex products the main details and the functions are
patented. The body of the teeth in the rotating crushing
unit is made of Hardox.
www.simex.it

Two models from Italdem
Italdem has been making two models of jaw-crushing buckets
for several years. The GF 35 weighs 3.5t and has a feeder
dimension of 800 x 700mm and a material output size of
30 to 150mm. The GF 35 has a volume size of 0.7m 3 and
is designed for carriers between 20 to 28t. The oil flow is
150 - 160l/min and the working pressure 180 - 200bar.
The bigger model GF 45 has a weight of 4.5t and a
feeder dimension of 900 x 700mm. The material output
size is 30 to 150mm and volume of 1m 3 . It is designed for
carriers between 28 to 40t. Oil flow and working pressure
is the same as for GF 35.
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World of Concrete
vendors and attendees
keep a brave
face despite uncertain
times. Much the way
celebrities and average
citizens alike
have used Las Vegas
as a springboard for
reinventing themselves,
WOC may want
to consider adopting a
new slogan: size isn’t
everything.
The dual-head floor
grinder, 1500 ixT, from HTC Sweden.
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The 2009 edition of the US construction industry’s premier
annual trade show saw a 23% drop in attendance from last
year, with most of the blame directed at the global economic
upheaval that has slowed or halted building activity in nearly
every market sector.
The decision-makers came
But although the 65,287 who attended WOC may not match
previous shows, they were, for the most part, the people that the
concrete cutting, demolition and floor prep industry vendors
wanted to see. “These are the decision-makers, the people who
have needs and are ready to buy,” observed Greg Smith of Allied
Construction Products, which was showing its TotalBreakerBits
line of replacement tools for hydraulic hammers. Smith added
that while many organizations may have been unable to afford
dispatching large contingents to Las Vegas, industry vendors
couldn’t afford to stay away. “It’s important to be here and be
noticed regardless of the turnout,” he said. “If you’re invisible or
pull back, no one will remember you when they are in position
to buy new equipment.”
Many exhibitors chose a more austere approach to telling
their stories, even though exhibition space was only 2% off 2008’s
total. “The one-upmanship among vendors isn’t here, something
that is probably long overdue,” said Stihl sales representative
Hugh Munn.
And while vendors may have come to WOC 2009
with lowered expectations, a hopeful worker at Stanley Tools
aptly observed that, “we just need that one visitor to make it
all worthwhile.”
A field day for concrete floors
WOC’s attendance may have been down, but the proportion
of concrete floor grinding and preparation equipment was substantially
higher. Among the many products vying for attendees’
attention were DITEQ’s 762mm and 660mm planetary floor
preparation and polishing system, SASE Company’s EDGE
Pro 180 variable-speed edger with pivoting wheels,
Terrco, Inc.’s direct-drive edger with adjustable
depth-setting rollers, and HTC’s dual-head 1500
ixT ride-on grinder.
Blastrac continued to boost the profile of its
US built Diamatic line with products such as the
584mm BMGP 600-R grinder, which uses the
company’s point of development technology to collect
dust and debris through the machine, resulting
in a cleaner work path and cooler diamond and
polishing heads. “POD offers benefits on many
different levels, such as cleaner, healthier work
environments, longer tool life and reduced labour
and equipment costs,” says
Blastrac spokesman Jason
Root.
The proliferation of
floor preparation and polishing
equipment comes
as no surprise to ON-
FLOOR Technologies,
Tom Francis.
“It’s all part of the
industry’s current green
consciousness,” said ON-
FLOOR Technologies
Floor grinders from US company SASE.
representative Tom Francis. “On 90% of industrial floors, the
surfaces are man made and will ultimately end up in landfills.
Polished concrete floors eliminate the need for chemicals to
clean crevasses and improve reflectivity, which cuts energy costs,
improves employee health, and makes for a brighter, more inviting
environment.”
Concrete polishing also presents opportunities to apply
alternative energy sources, such as propane, which powers Eagle
Solutions’ EnviroPro WA27 burnisher, and Concrete Polishing
Technologies’ 27-hp aluminium-bodied G320 PRO grinder.
CPT vice president Dave Padgett said that although a lot of
companies are jumping into the surface preparation market, the
ones who will make it are more in touch with needs of contractor
and their customers’ market trends. They are also the ones
who know how to provide smaller contractors with technical
support.
Greater awareness of risks with dust
More grinding of floors and other surface types also means more
dust to control. Dust Collection Products president John Buser
said that awareness across the industry of silicosis and associated
health risks is growing, albeit slowly. “Many contractors just don’t
realize that silicosis has cumulative effects, and that they need to
be consistent about protective measures,” said Buser. “OSHA’s
involvement has put pressure on contractors to take action, and
we’re gradually seeing more interest in things that will help.”
Dust control solutions on display at WOC ranged from KHK
Diamond Products’ polycrystalline diamond blades for reducing
material to larger chunks, to Dustless Technology’s ToolSynch
mechanism for remotely operating its vacuums, providing convenience
and energy savings as well as improved productivity.
Dust Control Technology also featured its new DustBoss DB-45
mid-range sprayer, which can control dust and odour particulates
across an area of 1,115m 2 .
Metabo Corporation executive vice
president Dave Smith said that contractors
should also be thinking about protecting
their workers from excess vibration from
grinders, hammers, and other equipment.
“Though not yet a major concern in the
US, it is very big in Europe where EU
regulations are already in place,” says
Smith. “But contractors will soon have
US manufacturer Blastrac made a
strong promotion of their floor grinding
machine brand Diamatic.

Pentruder wallsaws from Tractive in action.
to study vibration data on equipment to determine how long
workers can safely use equipment.”
Several products at WOC emphasized their vibration control
qualities. Metabo’s new WEO-125 125mm angle grinder
has electronic speed stabilization and auto balance features that
minimize user fatigue, while Hilti’s new TE60 Combihammer
features a built-in mass damper system that produces only a
third of the vibration of the company’s TE70, but delivers 15%
more performance.
Saws in the spotlight
The cutting side of concrete work also figured prominently at
the show. ICS Blount, Inc., announced the beginning of full
production of its FORCE4 diamond chain, which has 50%
more tensile strength to deliver more power with less risk of
breakage. ICS marketing director Ed Hanson explained that its
expanded manufacturing facilities for the FORCE4 line will not
only provide a price point below its PRO series chains, but also
A Husqvarna floor grinder showing the dual drive system
clearly which is a Husqvarna patent.
allows the company to offer an expanded product line with five
bar lengths from 250mm to 635mm, and new chain options to
handle a wider range of materials.
FORCE4 is also the foundation for a new track-mounted
hydraulic wall saw that ICS plans to introduce to the rental market
later this year. “This concept has been around for 10 years,
but FORCE4 made it possible,” says Hanson. “It’s particularly
helpful for production openings in limited access areas, and
eliminates a lot of hassles and conflicts for contractors.”
Also touting wall saw expertise was Husqvarna, which
demonstrated its WS440 HF with a water-cooled 400-hz electric
motor that generates up to 17 hp. Husqvarna also launched a
new dust suppression system that uses a minimum of water
mist and is developed to be used among other together with
their series of hand held electric power cutters. More about this
novelty in the next issue of PDi.
In Diamond B’s booth it was crowded as usual with concrete
cutters waiting for a test drive of the latest from the Pentruder
line of high frequency wallsaws, wiresaws and core drills.
Tractive, the manufacturer of the Pentruder series announced
introduction of a new wall saw, a completely new core drilling
system and a new contact system that will simplify the work.
Onfloor’s new machine CreteBoss.
Blastrac-Diamatics new BMGP-600R.
The efficient outdoor dust control
device DustBoss from Dustcontrol
Technology.
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The new Core Bore drill rig from Diamond
Products.
HTC’s grinder 1500 ixT.
Efficient dust vacs from Dustcontrol.
The new attachment from Genesis.
A lot of demonstrations took place among others in the
Husqvarna booth.
Another high-cycle cutting option on display was Sanders
Saws’ new lightweight BRAXX 1,000-hz wall saw system that
supports both wire and blade sawing operations. “At 43hp, the
BRAXX can handle up to 1.5m diameter blades,” said spokesman
Mike Horan. “The wire saw version features a number of
add-on components for extra versatility that take advantage of
high-cycle’s improved dependability.”
Also anticipating a spike in demand for alternative power
cutting was MK Diamond Products with the introduction of its
MK-4000 and MK-3000 series self-propelled saws that utilize
three-phase totally enclosed fan-cooled motors. The 30 hp MK-
4000B series provides 89Nm of torque at the blade shaft while
the 20 hp MK-3000B series provides 69Nm. MK Diamond
vice president and general manager Brian Delahut said that the
new products meet the US Environmental Protection Agency’s
Tier 3 emissions standards, which may be a requirement for
contractors seeking infrastructure work funded by the recently
enacted stimulus programme. “If they have a lot of old saws,
they’ll need to replace them with compliant equipment,” says
Delahut. “We expect there’ll be high demand in the rental market
for these kinds of products.”
The pursuit of productivity
One quality never in short supply at WOC is innovation. For
example, Genesis Attachments displayed its new GDR 200
demolition recycler. Designed to work with 20t class machines,
the fully rotatable recycler delivers 115t of crushing power and
features three jaw set configurations. “We drew on a lot of
contractor input and ideas to make an attachment that is light,
powerful, and inexpensive,” said Genesis southwest regional
manager Blaine Archibald.
For all-in-one core drilling, Diamond Products presented
its Ultimate Drilling Machine; a self-contained mobile unit for
electric and hydraulic powered drilling of 100mm to 610mm
diameter cores through asphalt and concrete up to 300mm thick.
Attendees exploring remotely controlled demolition options
evaluated Husqvarna’s 29.5-hp DXR 310 robot, scheduled to
Big jaws from Allied-Gator.
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A smart gyro stand that makes core drilling so much easier
were demonstrated in the Dibo Machine booth.
Hydrodemolition equipment manufacturer Conjet showed their
remote controlled diesel power robot Conjet Robot 432.
Hilti brought and impressive whole building to the show
which, among others, included their professional line of
concrete cutting equipment.
Dust extraction equipment is growing in importance and
a good example of that is Pullman Ermator and its new
partnership with US company Pullman-Holt.
make its US debut later this year. The DXR 310 was introduced
on the European market during the fall of 2008. Brokk’s brand
new 260 robot with its 1,900Nm hammer and 7m reach (see
article on page 20) were shown for the first time ever at the Las
Vegas show. In door the manufacturer also showed another
novelty, their largest machine Brokk 400.
Despite offering aisle upon aisle of interesting products,
however, WOC could not totally insulate attendees and ven-

Husqvarna’s new demolition robot DXR 310 was introduced
to the US market at World of Concrete. Above two machines
doing demos in a pile of concrete. To the right Husqvarna
Thomas NIlsson, responsible for the development of the new
DXR 310 and Product Manager Johan Ekström, both very
satisfied with the response to the new machine.
The new Brokk 400, which is the world’s heaviest remote
controlled demolition machine of this type.
dors from the economic uncertainty awaiting them back home.
Metabo’s Smith noted that the outlook had seemed even bleaker
at the 2002 show in New Orleans, which took place just five
months after the 9/11 attacks. This time, it’s a matter of the
business cycle needing some upward traction. “Until consumer
spending increases and credit loosens, we can’t say what will
happen,” said Smith.
Dixie Diamond Manufacturing’s Greg Wolters added that many
people were pinning their hopes on President Obama’s stimulus
programme, which was still being formulated during the show. “I’m
not sure how it will turn out, but at this point, any kind of stimulus
will be good,” said
Wolters.
Any respite
from the string
of bad news was
welcome, according
to CS Unitec
president Tom Carroll.
“People here
are talking about
business and doing
business,” said Carroll.
“They are looking
for equipment,
and new ways to do
things. That’s what
shows like this are
all about.”
www.worldofconcrete.com
To the right a
wallsaw from
Sanders Saws.
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New Brokk launched at
World of Concrete
A proud team in front of Brokk 260. From the left Brokk AB President Per Waldemarson, Brokk Inc’s Lars Lindgren, August “Auggie” Scalici, Henrik Sundgren and Tony Marlow.
In PDi issue 5-2008 we revealed
the new Brokk 400, the
4.8 t and largest Brokk machine,
which replaced the existing
Brokk 330. At that time
Brokk was also developing
another new model the Brokk
260, which was subsequently
introduced at the World of Concrete
exhibition in January to
replace the popular Brokk 250.
The design might not be the same as the forerunner
but in terms of capacity the Brokk 260 has been developed
to take up where Brokk 250 finished. “Since
Brokk 250 went out of production in 2000 we have
often heard our clients speaking about it with great
admiration. So during the past couple of years time
we have developed a new and better version of Brokk
250 which we call Brokk 260,” says Brokk President
Per Waldemarson when PDi met him at World of
Concrete.
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A Brokk 250 with modern techniques
Brokk had previously shown the new Brokk 260
as a sort of appetiser at the Scandinavian show,
Building Machinery, in early January. The reaction
from the industry has been very encouraging, even
though there have been few opportunities to test it.
Since the international launch at WOC a number
of machines have been sold in Europe and the New
York demolition contractor Robo Breaking, known
to be a big supporter and specialist in operating the
former Brokk 250, has tested the first machine in
the US.
Brokk 260 completes the machine programme.
It is similar in weight and size
to the Brokk 250, but Brokk 260 is
also a lot different from its forerunner,
especially with the new technical
solutions it is equipped with. This is
an all-round machine in which
Brokk has optimized power,
capacity and size for use
in precise demolition of
buildings and for demolition
jobs within the concrete and process
industry. Brokk 260 is based on the vast Brokk knowledge,
but is at the same time built for new construction
solutions. “Brokk 260 is a machine that is built for use
in even tougher environments then its forerunner. A
huge amount of effort has been made to design a well
balanced machine that is stable during operation as
well as transportation,” says Brokk Technical Manager
Gunnar Bystedt. The machine weighs only 3050 kg
and has a reach of 5.8m. Equipped with Atlas Copco´s
new hydraulic breaker SB 302 the machine and the
breaker establish a powerful combination.
“Our favourite machine is back!”
A wide range of performance and quality tests has
preceded the launch of the Brokk 260. The test work
has included a range of field trials
by Brokk´s designers and also by
external well experienced operators.
The Swedish demolishing
company Rivners AB was
given the opportunity to
test the machine on a
large job in Stockholm.
A satisfied project manager,
Kent Winborg, says
“Finally our favourite size
of Brokk machine is back.
We are very impressed by
its large capacity combined
with flexibility and efficiency.”
Production of the Brokk 260
has started and the first units
were delivered in March.
www.brokkinc.com
Technical Facts Brokk 260
Weight, kg 3050
Width mm 1200
Height mm 1530
Motor output, kW 22
Energy breaker, SB 450/SB 552 610 J
Recommenderad max. weight attachment 395

Core Drills
There are many
manufacturers of
professional core
drilling systems.
Several new models
were launched last
year, but so far this
year very few suppliers
have announced
new products. Atlas
Copco has relaunched
its LCD series and
there are industry rumours
that the manufacturer
of Pentruder
is about to launch a
completely new principle
for high frequency
core drilling.
The remodelled handheld and hydraulic
core drilling system LCD from Atlas
Copco Construction Tools.
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Last year saw the release of several new core drilling systems, but
with the current economic crisis there are many core drilling systems
on suppliers’ shelves waiting to be purchased. This lack of demand
has possibly delayed the release of new models, but maybe later in
the year there will be some new products on the market. However,
with the next Bauma construction equipment show scheduled for
spring 2010, manufacturers may decide to wait for the exhibition
to introduce new products.
News from Tractive and Atlas Copco
But there are indications of some activity, as PDi understands
that Tractive is developing a new Pentruder high frequency core
drilling system. The new system is expected to be officially announced
during the second half of 2009 and will be based on a
completely new principle.
Manufacturer Atlas Copco is launching their handheld
hydraulic core drilling system LCD. Although hydraulic equipment
may no longer be that popular among professional concrete
cutters, there are still applications where hydraulic devices still
work.
Operational safety, high performance and long life have
been the main targets for the designers of Atlas Copco’s two
relaunched handheld hydraulic core drills. At hydraulic torque
control reduces kickback to a low level and operators will always
be in control, even when drilling holes of 200mm diameter. For
operator comfort, the Atlas Copco core drills have low or nearly no
vibration and the core drill fits in standard drill stands, whenever
the space conditions allow.
The power-to-weight ratio is optimized compared to the
previous range. “The surprisingly lightweight core drills convince
any customer after drilling the first large hole,” says motor drills,
breakers and handheld hydraulics product line manager Jan
Byrresen. “Customers comment that they had not believed that
this is possible by hand drilling and so safe and fast. The LCD
500 and LCD 1500 is a useful core drill for any job where quick
and safe operation is needed in often difficult to access, wet and
muddy work sites.”
The drills offer spark free operations since there are no electrical
components. There is continuous lubrication and cooling
through the power pack. Lifetime of power pack and core drill
are protected through the closed hydraulic system, which prevents
dust or slurry entering the internal parts.
Handheld hydraulic core drills are universal tools for all hand
drilling jobs, even in confined spaces, where there is no room for
drill stands. Core drills are used in a wide range of applications,
including building renovation and utility works.
Technical Data Atlas Copco LCD series
Weight without hoses and drill bit, kg 7
Oil flow range, l/min 20-30
Pressure relief valve setting (max.), bar 150
E.H.T.M.A. category: C and D
Max. back pressure in return line, bar 14
Oil working temperature , ˚C 30-70
Required cooling capacity, kW ~2
20 l.p.m. 30 l.p.m.
Core drill type rpm Drill bit diameter rpm Drill bit diameter
LCD 500 600 75-202 mm 900 50-100 mm
LCD 1500 1500 25-75 mm 2250 12-30 mm
The new handheld core drill from Multiquip.
Recent introductions
Last year Hilti launched their compact drilling system DD120 that
can take core bits with diameters between 37-120mm. Hilti has
received a lot of credit for their line of professional drill systems and
the range contains five electric models and one hydraulic.
Also last year Husqvarna launched their DM 330, which
weighing only 13kg, features an ergonomic handle that makes
the drill easy to carry. The controls are designed and positioned to
further enhance ergonomics and to facilitate drilling.
Last year Multiquip launched their CDM1H Core Drill.
This single-speed model excels in wet drilling applications up to
75mm diameter or it can be used with Multiquip’s Cobra dry
drilling bits up to 125mm diameter. The Cobra is made specifically
for dry drilling reinforced concrete. The CDM-1H hand core
drill is ideal for electrical and plumbing jobs where operators need
to drill through walls and floors. The 11A, 115V hand-held core
drill operates at 0-1,800 rpm. This unit weighs only 20kg and
comes with an adjustable shoulder rest, a three-position handgrip,
and it’s designed with an internal water feed feature. For operator
convenience a carrying case and tools are also included.

Hilti diamond systems
in atomic power plants
The controlled demolition of
atomic power plants is a complex
and demanding operation.
Projects of this kind often have
to be undertaken by companies
with specific experience in this
field.
Hilti has decades of experience with diamond systems
for cutting, grinding and coring. But controlled demolition
in atomic power plants not only demands
comprehensive know-how, contractors also often need
special solutions for complex tasks that cannot be carried
out using standard tools and equipment.
One example of a job that required a specially
manufactured solution was a project carried out by
the company Norbert Braun GmbH of Münster,
Germany. A stainless steel vapour drier in a reactor had
to be cut into several sections to allow it to be packed
in radiation-tight containers. Braun’s concept involved
placing the vapour drier inside formwork and filling
the formwork with a special low-viscosity concrete
before subsequently using a wire saw for the cutting
process. The water-cooled sawing operation was
monitored by cameras and remotely controlled so that
the time spent by the workforce within the hazardous
radiation zone could be kept to a minimum. This was
an extremely demanding and innovative procedure,
for which Norbert Braun GmbH recently received
the “Diamond Award 2009” from the International
Association of Concrete Drillers.
Hilti supplied a special high-capacity diamond
wire saw system for the project, featuring a higher
power output, a pneumatic wire tensioning system
and continuously adjustable wire speed control. With
this equipment Braun was able to prevent sudden
rises in the tension on the wire and greatly reduce the
risk of wire breakage. In addition, Braun used special
diamond wires supplied by Hilti in three different
diameters, which allowed trouble-free completion
of each cut.
Pioneering role in dry cutting
Project engineering with tailor-made
solutions makes Hilti a reliable partner
for controlled demolition in atomic power
plants. The photo shows an automatic
drilling system developed by Hilti in use
on a concrete container.
Other methods of controlled demolition in atomic
power plants make use of dry cutting techniques.
In 2002, Hilti was one of the first companies to
supply dry-cutting wire sawing solutions for demolition
work in atomic power stations. This technique
allowed considerable cost-savings when removing
contaminated concrete or steel structures as the costly
and time-consuming task of sealing off the cutting
area and the evaporation processes required for the
disposal of contaminated concrete slurry were no
longer necessary.
As part of a demolition project in 2008 at a reactor
in Germany a Hilti dry-cutting diamond wire saw was
used to cut an access opening in a curved concrete wall
to allow removal of material from the reactor core.
Comprehensive range of products
Hilti diamond systems provide a broad range of
solutions incorporating dry-cutting techniques for
use on reinforced concrete and steel. These include
diamond wire saws with continuously variable speed
control, adjustable wire guidance systems and highperformance
diamond wires.
The know-how incorporated in Hilti diamond systems
is in big demand for technical demolition in
atomic power plants, especially with the dry-cutting
technique.
Hilti also supplies a range of core drilling machines
and dry-cutting core bits featuring the innovative polycrystalline
diamond technology. Core bits of this type
achieve higher coring performance than conventional
segment-type core bits, and only one specification is
required for use on various types of concrete.
For surface decontamination Hilti recommends
hand-guided diamond grinding systems in conjunction
with the appropriate vacuum removal system for dry
dust. These power tools, discs and appliances have been
developed together to form matched systems providing
high suction performance.
Individual solutions
Hilti is also a source of support provided by teams of
engineers with experience of controlled demolition
projects in atomic power plants. The manufacturing
of special solutions and customization of standard
tools and equipment for special jobs is also a field in
which Hilti excels. Hilti’s specialists can also provide
technical advice, training and repairs where protective
measures against radiation are essential.
www.hilti.com
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“A Profitable
In the US the Oakland
based demolition firm
Alarcon Bohm Corporation
in California has
since the start in 1989
always been a hallmark
for a successful
business and once
ranked one of the fastest
growing companies
in the greater San
Francisco Bay Area.
Three years ago its
President Kevin Bohm
took it to a new level
with the move into the
new service of demolition
with remotely
controlled robots from
Brokk.
Kevin Bohm and his wife Patricia’s
company went from hauling construction
waste to become a fully
specialised demolition contractor
using among others remote controlled
demolition techniques.
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Kevin Bohm is one of those self-made entrepreneurs that started
with nothing and has built his way up. He is proof that the
American dream still exists and that you can set out your mind
and fulfill your dreams.
Hauling construction refuse
Kevin Bohm is the President of the demolition and recycling
firm Alarcon Bohm Corporation, a company he founded
together with his wife Patricia in 1989. Bohm started at the
age of 19 in the towing business when he got a used tow truck
from his father. Some years later he changed his profession and
became an apprentice carpenter and moved to the Bay Area
in California. It was here he got the idea to start using trucks
as a work tool again. But he changed towing for hauling as he
found out that there was more money to make in transporting
construction waste. This became the initial foundation of the
company Alarcon Bohm Corporation with one hauler truck
and three dumpsters.
With the right strategy and determined minds the business
got a good start and has constantly been growing ever since.
After some years the company developed to provide soft demolition
and renovation service, which today has become the
core business. In the beginning of 2000 the business took off
and during a three-year period it was one of the fastest growing
companies in the region with a growth of over 450%. Today
Alarcon Bohm has annual revenue of US$15 millions and
about 60 employees, which can vary up to well over 100
depending on the workload.
Demolition robots best
choice for Alarcon Bohm
Kevin Bohm has always been alert at finding and
trying new methods for improving his services and
new business ideas that generate a good return.
Some years ago he learned about a method for
bringing down structures using electrically powered,
remotely controlled demolition machines.
In the environmentally conscious Bay Area of
California a device that does not pollute and that
can, due to its compact size, access weak concrete
floors and very confined areas still with a lot
of power would be a success. The safety
of the operator using the machine’s remote control far away
from the demolition area was another advantage. First Kevin
rented a machine from Brock Inc, a demolition robot rental
firm in Monroe, Washington. “Demolition robots became
a great opening for us as soon as I realized what a profitable
complement they were for our business. We could take on a lot
more jobs then before due to the efficiency the robots provided.
We could also do other types of jobs thanks to what the Brokk
robots added to our services,” says Kevin Bohm.
It was at World of Concrete 2006 Kevin bought his first
demolition robot, a Brokk 180. Shortly after he bought his
second 180 and after that a Brokk 90 was added. “I am very
satisfied with Brokk, but training of the operators is an absolute
necessity in order to operate the machines correctly and get
the maximum out of them. Our operators are well trained by
Brokk in Seattle, which also put us in a unique competitive
situation. The right type of equipment and the right person
behind the joysticks,” says Kevin.
Kevin estimates that Alarcon Bohm is six to seven times
more efficient with their Brokk robots compared to conventional
methods. Today the Brokk machines are used at least
in one of five jobs and Kevin can see a constant increase of the
Brokk operations. But there is some scepticism from clients
who have not seen the equipment before. “When I said to
a client that we were going to bring the demolition robot
through the stair case he questioned if that was a good idea.
But when he saw the machine crawling up the stairs he
was convinced in a couple of seconds,” says Kevin. “As
soon as our clients see the robots in action any shred
of doubt is blown away.”
Increased working territory
Almost 90% of all Alarcon Bohm’s jobs come
from public clients like banks, federal institutions
and departments, airports, jails and schools. Very
few jobs come from the private sector. According
to Kevin this is an advantage as the private
sector is much more unstable to work with.
Alarcon Bohm has also started to take
on more cleaning jobs like removal
of asbestos and other hazardous
materials and hope to
increase this service in
the future.
About 90% of
the jobs are carried
out in the greater
San Francisco
bay area but the
company is aiming
to widen its
working territory.
They are
licensed to
carry out demolition
work
in the states
of California,
Washington,
Oregon and
Nevada. One

Opening”
goal is to widen the working area covering Hawaii, Alaska
and Arizona.
Besides the demolition robots Alarcon Bohm has a wide
range of machinery, which also includes several types of handheld
equipment, excavators and a number of compact machines
like skid steers, dumpers and haulers and dumpsters. They are
also looking at the possibility to acquire a Brokk 400 in order
to take on heavier demolitions jobs but still within the soft
demolition and renovation segment.
“Our Brokk operation is definitely an area we want to
develop in the future and we have got a very good start during
these past three years that we have been offering Brokk services.
There will also be a lot of state investments in terms of renovations
in the near future and with our demolition robots and
well-trained operators we will have a good chance to be part
of that,” says Kevin Bohm.
Alarcon Bohm is currently negotiating with the US Army
Corps of Engineers about a long-term contract to handle demolition
and renovation jobs on army bases in western USA.
Brokk in the United States
Brokk is the biggest manufacturer of this kind of equipment and has been present in
the US market since the mid 1980s and a lot of machines have been sold. But there
are still few contractors using Brokk machines and not so many in each state.
One of Alarcon Bohm’s Brokk 180s set out for a new mission.
The roll-off truck system that Alarcon Bohm is using is
rather unique in the US but a common system for hauling
all sorts of waste in Europe. The system that uses a hook to
pull the dumpster off and on the truck makes the handling
quick and easy.
From the left to right: Kevin Bohm,
Hilario Madrigal and Justin Hoge at
Alarcon Bohm.
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Double Nordic Victory
International Cutting P
Ever before has anyone
been able to gather the
European concrete sawing
and drilling industry
in the way the manufacturer
Tyrolit has
accomplished during
2008. The international
concrete cutting championships
became a
real hit which was
even more strengthened
during the Grand
Finale i January. More
then 600 people gathered
in Innsbruck to see
the finalen which was
won by Denmark’s Kim
Guldbæk.
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The European Championship of the TYROLIT Cutting Pro
Competition was the crowning finale of the 2008 event. On
22 January 2009 more than 600 visitors experienced a brilliant
final in the Messehalle Innsbruck. In the end, the result was
extremely close: Kim Guldbæk (Nordjysk Diamantboring og
Skær) from Denmark won just one point ahead of Paul Maurer
(Meister Betontrenn-Technik) from Switzerland.
Inspiring supporters
Cheered on by the fan clubs from their home countries, the
16 national Cutting Pro champions showed their exceptional
skills in the three exercises wall sawing, core drilling and hand
sawing. It was clear from the beginning that superior proficiency,
know-how and experience would not be sufficient to
win this championship. The fastest athletes were those who
mastered the given conditions, live on stage, in the limelight
and in front of fans going wild by keeping cool and concentrating
on their task, whilst being encouraged by the TV presenter
Charlotte Engelhardt.
In the visitor’s area, the excitement was close to boiling:
Vikings blew their horns for the Norwegian Svein Roger Bye
(Moby). Cow bells chiming in a sea of Swiss fans, each dressed
in T-Shirts in their national colours, motivated Paul Maurer
(Meister) and Urs Birrer (Bibi Betonbohrungen). Enthusiastic
Spaniards drove their Spanish Champion Miguel Zollo Sevilla
(Perforación y Corte Saldaña) to an outstanding performance.
The Austrian Markus Netztaler (Schaidraiter) made use of his
home advantage and the wave of excitement.
During the award ceremony, the enthusiasm of the athletes
came through and turned this last part of the competition
into the emotional climax of the evening. The spectacle faded
out with a great party. An essential part in the success of the
event was the entertainment provided by the Cheerleaders of
the Swarco Raiders, the drummers of Beats & Noises as well
as the rock band Groovebreakers.
Below Swiss supporters backing up their Paul Maurer.
First prize winner was Kim Guldbæk from Denmark. Second plac
just one point less then Kim. Third place winners were Miguel Zo
from Norway and Markus Netztaler from Austria.
Construction competition
The wealth of knowledge that the construction professionals
possess in the use of Tyrolit technology, gave the Tyrolean
abrasives manufacturer the idea for a competition. The Cutting
Pro Competition was the first international competition
for concrete cutting and drilling. The 16 heat winners and
runners-up from a total of 10 countries have honed their
skill, speed, strength and spirit to a fine art. The finalist

in Tyrolit’s
ro Competition
e winner (to the right of Kim) Paul Maurer from Switzerland had
llo Sevilla (left of the winner) from Spain followed by Roger Bye
who makes the most efficient use of wall saws, core drills
and hand-held saws will be crowned European champion.
The Tyrolit Cutting Pro Competition was presented by TV
host Charlotte Engelhardt and was scheduled to take place
in the Messehalle in Innsbruck on January 22nd, starting
at 6 p.m. Information on the finalists and their minimum
times can be found on the dedicated homepage at www.
cuttingprocompetition.com.
Tyrolit Schleifmittelwerke Swarovski KG
Tyrolit is a leading global supplier for every conceivable abrasives
application and solution and, with its 80,000 different
products, has long been a Champions League player among
the abrasives manufacturers. Today, no challenge is too great
for the Tyrolit experts, one of the reasons why they are now so
much in demand internationally for their innovative solutions.
Applications range from precision boring to nanometre levels,
to the use of diamond wire saws for the decommissioning of
North Sea drilling rigs. Every major international industry
puts its faith in Tyrolit products and processes and grinds,
cuts and drills practically every material, no matter how
hard, with products and technology supplied by this member
of the Swarovski Group. Tyrolit can be found wherever
concrete, stone, glass, metal or plastics has to be processed,
meaning that everyone comes into contact with products of
the Tyrol-based company every day, even if only indirectly.
A total of 4,580 employees work for Tyrolit at 25 locations
around the world and in 2008 achieved a turnover of more
than EUR 504 million.
Tyrolit’s marketing Manager Wolfgang Keckeis thanked
the contestants, the audience, the sponsors and the people
behind the stage that organised the competition. We as
magazine also would like to take the opportunity and that
Tyrolits for a great initiative and arrangement.
The results of the TYROLIT Cutting
Pro European Championship
Rank Name Company Country Total points
1 Kim GULDBAEK Nordjysk Diamantboring og Skær DAN 38
2 Paul MAURER Meister Betontrenn-Technik SUI 37
3 Markus NETZTALER Schaidraiter AUT 33
3 Svein ROGER BYE Moby NOR 33
3 Miguel ZOLLO SEVILLA Perforacion y Corte Saldaña SPA 33
6 Duncan WOODWARD Kingstar GBR 31
7 Urs BIRRER Bibi Betonbohrungen SUI 27
8 Riccardo GARELLI Garelli Tagli ITA 25
9 James EVANS Britannia Cutting Services GBR 24
9 Wilhelm SCHIKOWSKI Heinz Winkler GER 24
9 Conny SVANBORG Gustav R Johansson SWE 24
12 Antonio CUEVAS P. Moyano SLU SPA 22
12 Andrea CECCHET Ellettrotermoidraulica Cecchet ITA 22
14 Martin SPONRING Heiss AUT 21
14 Olivier GIRARD FDB FRA 21
16 Fabrice VANDERBECQUE Diam CSD FRA 14
The Tyrolit top executives from the left
Wolfgang Keckeis, Alfonso Marra and
Christan Koidl.
The Norwegian Vikings had good reasons
to celebrate this evening.
“Viva Italia” was shouted out several
times during the evening similar to a
world cup football game.
The band “Groovebreakers” entertained
with some good old rock’n roll during
the evening.
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SPECIAL DE
When it comes to
diamond tools and
equipment, there’s
always something new
at US Diteq.
Text: Jim Parsons • Foto: Diteq
Dan Steiner, President of Diteq.
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Diteq president Dan Steiner readily admits that his
company is not the biggest manufacturer in the diamond
tools and equipment business. But if a construction or
demolition contractor is looking for a specific tool to fit a
specific need, chances are Diteq has it.
“We’re trying to put our mark on the industry by being
a one-stop shop for filling a lot of niches,” says Steiner.
“When people buy one type of product from us, they often
find that we have other tools and equipment that they’re
looking for.”
More then two centuries of experience
Such a broad product range is rather remarkable considering
that the company, with 35 employees, has been in existence
for only six years. Yet despite its relative youth, Diteq’s core
management team has more than two centuries of combined
industry experience.
“Though our beginnings are rather humble, our experience
has helped us grow quickly,” says Steiner, who joined
DITEQ in 2005 after spending more than 30 years at
Husqvarna. “We have a good understanding of what contractors
look for in tools and equipment, and the resources
to quickly roll out new products or refine existing ones to
meet those requirements.”
The depth and breadth of experience has enabled DITEQ
to identify and forge strategic alliances with other manu-
facturers
around
the globe.
Among the
company’s
key partners are
Shibuya, Dustless Technology,
Keyang, Powers Fasteners,
Subaru, and EMAK. The
alliances provide production resources that complement
Diteq’s US based light manufacturing and warehouse capabilities,
which include its headquarters 1,400m 2 facility in
Lees Summit, Missouri and a 2,300m 2 facility in Anaheim,
California.
Another advantage of Diteq’s niche philosophy is that it
creates a wider range of opportunities to reach prospective
buyers. Distributors range from the traditional channels of
concrete equipment and supply dealers, rental distributors,
and specialty trade suppliers to hardware stores and fire and
rescue supply houses. Diteq also sells directly to Concrete
Sawing and Drilling Association members.
“We try to be as discriminating as our customers when it
comes to selecting quality tools to offer,” says Steiner. “That’s
why we work only with partners who have a proven commitment
to quality manufacturing. As a result, customers
aren’t left wondering whether a product will meet a par-

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ticular need or be a worthwhile
investment.”
But Diteq is more than just a
matchmaker for products and niche
needs. From the very beginning, the
company built its reputation based on the
innovative diamond blades and related tools that
feature Diteq’s proprietary ARIX diamond arrangement
technology. Comparing the blades with high-quality
tyres used by racing cars, Steiner says the precise alignment
of ARIX blades increases their cutting speed by 50%, and
extends their life by 30%.
Steiner adds that ARIX technology’s complexity has so
far frustrated any attempts to decipher its secrets. “There
is truly nothing else like it, both in terms of its design and
the performance it provides users,” he says.
Diteq is now implementing ARIX technology into small
diameter blades, core bits, and stone cutting fabrication
tools. The company has also recently
introduced a new line of 100mm to
406mm vacuum bonded utility blades
that can cut both metal and concrete.
This has attracted interest not only
from its traditional construction
and demolition customers, but also
emergency services professionals.
“Up to now, using a diamond
blade to cut metal has been unheard,”
says Steiner. “Because
seconds count when it comes to
saving lives, many fire departments
and rescue squads are now discovering the value of these
versatile, time saving blades.”
Although DITEQ’s ARIX blades are produced in Korea,
they will not be severely affected by the outcome of the antidumping
suit against Chinese and Korean made blades.
“Prices on diamond blades across the industry will likely
go up, but we’re glad to see this issue resolved because it was
getting out of hand,” says Steiner. “Too many contractors
were treating blades like commodities and trying to cut their
costs for the wrong reasons.”
Diteq’s expertise in diamond blade applications is paying
off in other ways. The company’s newest partnership with
Cardinal Saws and Blades of Conshohocken, Pennsylvania,
has yielded new opportunities in the green concrete market.
Among the recently introduced products are the new
G-TEQ lightweight saw, the Liberty Bell blade, with its
distinctively shaped arbour hole that fits all Soff-Cut® saws,
and the C-TEQ crack chaser that can smoothly handle even
the most erratic fissures.
Finding such synergy in products and equipment
provides innumerable benefits in the field. At the World
Trade Centre site in New York City, CSDA contractor J.P.
Hogan of Staten Island, New York, is using the Shibuya
402 core drills and Diteq C-52 core bits to remove existing
east wall infrastructure and make way for construction of
the new Freedom Tower. Hogan, a subcontractor for the
multinational Phoenix Group construction consortium,
uses a specially crafted diamond wire saw, then core-drills
The Diteq headquarters in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, USA.
the panels for lift-out and removal.
Hogan quote about the project, and how the core drills
and bits have contributed.
Beyond cutting and drilling
Steiner notes that as a full-line supplier to CSDA, the company
supports all phases of a contractor’s operation. “We
also supply heavy-duty electrical cord, battery powered spray
systems, high-quality pump sprayers, and carbide drilling
steel and hammer bits,” he says, citing the new Concrete Destroyer
as an example. “This non-toxic, environmentally safe
biodegradable liquid dissolves Portland cement on contact,
making it ideal for cleaning up equipment and tools. It can
even remove concrete that is years old,” says Steiner.
So too is Diteq’s support of the concrete preparation
industry. The company’s expanded product line includes
200mm to 460mm grinders with diamond grinding heads
and Teq-Lok diamond inserts, and special diamond buttons
and PCD (Polycristaline Diamonds)
heads. “We also stock a full line of
abrasive blades, grinding wheels, and
sandpaper products,” adds Steiner.
Diversity and an eye for detail
will likely serve both Diteq and its
customers well as economic uncertainty
shrouds what was already
shaping up to be an uncertain market
for construction and demolition
services. “Money for construction
loans is only going to get tighter,”
says Steiner. “One hopeful sign
is that almost everyone agrees upgrading roads, bridges,
sewers, and other public infrastructure will be critical to
keeping the US economy going.”
Other issues are far more certain, such as the need for
contractors to take greater care in safeguarding their workers
and the environment from silicosis. “It’s a huge safety
concern that will receive much more attention, particularly
when working in confined spaces,” says Steiner. “We’ll also
see more manufacturers develop ways to separated slurry
into a material that can be safely disposed or reused.”
Regardless of what opportunities and issues
contractors are presented with, Steiner
has no doubts that Diteq has products
to help meet them. “We
want people to come to us
first,” he says. “We may
not immediately become
their primary tool and
equipment supplier,
but we’ll be happy to
be their number two or
number three supplier.
As they get experience
with our products and
learn more about what
we offer, we’re confident
they’ll keep coming back
for more.”
www.diteq.com
Below Bob Coats, VP Sales & Marketing
and Kevin Wilson, VP Operations.
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UK based concrete
drilling and sawing
specialist Holemasters
Demtech Ltd were
chosen to undertake
a large stitch drilling
job in New York Street,
Manchester.
Property developers Bruntwood Estates embarked on
a redevelopment project in the commercial centre of
Manchester, York Street. This involved demolishing the
old building and constructing a new state of the art office
block. To make way for the new development, the
basement of the old building had to be drilled and piled.
Contractor Sir Robert McAlpine called in drilling and
sawing specialists Holemasters Demtech Ltd to cut pockets
out of the concrete basement slab so piling could begin.
Extensive Concrete Cutting
When it came to drilling thousands of holes 112mm
diameter, 1.2m deep, in reinforced concrete, Holemasters
Demtech Ltd had to get the best diamond core drill for
the job. A few less minutes per hole, and a couple more
holes per core drill, would make a huge difference to
keeping within the budget, and hitting the completion
date of the large project.
Heavy Steel
Drillers soon found 60mm and 100mm thick steel
plates running through some of the cutting area, which
looked to be a big problem early on in the job. However,
Holemasters Demtech found the AERO® Core Drill was
quick, even when drilling pure steel, and a lot faster than
at first expected.
Core Drill Trials
Testing to find the best bit was not a problem as Holemasters
had more than eight hydraulic drill set-ups on
the site, alongside each other, each with the same motor
speed, and all drilling the same concrete. Each set up had
a hydraulic autofeed. These conditions ensured there were
few variables in the testing process. Holemasters tested
core drills from six different companies and it soon became
clear that the AERO® Core Drill came out on top as the
best product, on speed and life.
New York Stree
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Progress to date
Holemasters Demtech completed most of the basement
slab drilling in eight weeks to specification and with
maximum efficiency, fulfilling Sir Robert McAlpine’s
requirements and leaving Bruntwood Estates happy with
the progress on the project.
Strong Market Presence
Diaquip, manufacturers and suppliers of the AERO®
Core Drills, were very impressed with the professionalism
and thoroughness of the trials Holemasters Demtech
carried out. The consistency of the AERO® was proven
throughout the project. Well over 3,000m of drilling with
the AERO® Core Drills were completed on the job.
The concrete slab stretched to 2 metres in depth in places.
Some of the cores extracted from the basement.
UK Holemasters Demtech cut the slab into liftable sections.
100mm steel plate drilled with an AERO® Core Drill.
t Stitched Up!
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The UK diamond drilling specialist, D-Drill Master
Drillers was the first drilling contractor to be involved
in the Shard London Bridge project in the centre of
London. Subcontracted directly by Barhale, the D-Drill
team was brought in to help establish the make up
of the ground underneath the 28 year old Southwark
Tower before demolition work could start.
Operatives trained to work in confined
spaces, using breathing apparatus and escape
kit, conducted inverted and horizontal drilling at
the bottom of an 18m deep shaft, which was
Drilling to the Core at
Shard London Bridge
part of a World War II shelter and long redundant
underground station. Drilling depths of 3m and
150mm diameter through reinforced concrete
and cast iron liners were conducted to obtain
core samples for material testing, necessary for
the predemolition planning.
“It was great to be one of the first contractors
on the Shard project, working on an old London
site,” says D-Drill south branch manager John
Barber. “D-Drill was brought in because of our
experience and ability to drill in confined spaces
Retipping saves costs
For more than 15 years the Swedish company
Midhage Diatip has been a supplier of equipment
for re-brazing segments onto diamond tools. In
the beginning the range focused on equipment for
the retipping of diamond core bits, but recently the
range has been supplemented with machines for the
production of diamond blades. The business idea is
not to compete with suppliers of machines for the big
professional diamond tool manufacturers, but rather
offer low price options for the small manufacturers or
the service shops. The founder of the company, Jack
Midhage, was a well-known name in the diamond tool
business. In spite of his age Jack Midhage took part
in the development of new products and in sales
and marketing. Today the late Mr Midhage´s son
and daughter are directors and involved in running
the business in co-operation with the different
manufacturers.
Carina Midhage, who is doing most of the
customer contacts, is happy to be able to continue
her father’s work selling machines for retipping and
manufacturing of diamond tools all
over the world and says that there
has been an increasing interest in
the company’s products in recent
years. As a result of the bad
times there is a need to repair
instead of always buying new
and Midhage Diatip can offer
the equipment and auxiliaries
that make the job easier. “And for
the moment our export customers
can also take benefit of extra
discounts because of the low currency rate on
the Swedish Krona,” says Carina Midhage.
The company’s growth has benefited from a
32 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2009 • Fe b - Ma r c h
number of trends. Previously the cost of the diamond
segments constituted a major part of the total tool
cost. Now other costs have become more significant,
particularly those of steel centres and barrels, as well
as transportation.
The retipping range
The top selling model is still the CD 7-28 for retipping
core bits. The machine cuts off the worn end of the
used barrel at the same time as it cuts neat and accurately
positioned seats for the new segments. The
seats make it easier to braze the new segments and
make the whole bit stronger. It is also available as a
smaller model, the CD 600, which is lower
in price and easier to take to site. These
are manual models that work without
electrical power but they can also
be supplemented with hydraulic
motors for the cutting. In addition there
are also fully automatic models controlled
by a CPU. For fixing the segments while
brazing the company’s brazing magnets
have become very popular. They are
available in different types and with different
dimensions to suit all bits.
Beside this range of machines for the core bits
there is also a full range of machines for the repair
or manufacturing of diamond blades, brazing
machines, a dressing and grinding machine and a
tensioning machine. These machines are
designed to suit repair shops or the
small series production. The brazing
machine, HFCS-1600 SA, is semiautomatic
that brazes the segments
onto the blades with a high frequency generator.
The preparations and the rotation of the blade are
and our understanding of demolition requirements.
We are now expecting to be involved in more
drilling and sawing projects as the construction of
the Shard continues.”
Shard London Bridge is set to become the
UK’s & Western Europe’s tallest building standing
at 310m and spanning over 72 floors. The
brainchild of Italian architect Renzo Piano, this
prestigious project is set to be complete by the
end of 2011.
www.d-drill.co.uk
In charge of sales, Carina Midhage.
manual, but the feeding of the segment in position for
the brazing is controlled by a pneumatic system.
Also the dressing machine, SD 1200, works half
manually. The grinding heads are fed by hand wheels,
but the oscillating movements for an even wear of
the grinding wheels are automatically performed.
On the tensioning machine, T 1600,
an electric motor does the rotation
of the blade, but the pressure is
manually controlled.
The company is flexible and
many of the machines are specially
designed by request from
customers. Morgan Midhage, who
has been in the diamond business
for 20 years, noticed that as the floor
grinding market has expanded there has been an
increased interest for equipment that can make
the retipping of floor grinding plates
easier. This demand resulted in the
new GH 15 in the programme for
brazing segments onto discs, plates
and cup wheels. The machine works
with a high frequency generator and
can braze material up to 15mm in
total thickness.
www.diatip.com
Correct marking of
abrasives – a must
for oSa-members
There is a huge range of tools in use today that
are easy to operate, bear little or no marking
and do not come with an instruction manual.
This is the case for simple hand tools, such as
hammers and screwdrivers, but for abrasive
products the requirements are much different.
Abrasive wheels incorrectly selected or misused
can be very dangerous, causing serious injuries.
The range of products in terms of size, shape,
specification and operating requirements require
explicit marking regulations. International and
European standards of abrasives therefore
require that the maximum permissible operating
speed (in m/s and RPM), the dimensions and
any particular restrictions to its use be marked
directly on the abrasive wheel. And this marking
must be legible and permanent. Unfortunately
many products do not meet these requirements
and, therefore, give rise to great safety risks.
Consequently, the message from oSa to all users
of abrasives is “Don’t use a product if its marking
is illegible, incomplete or missing!”
Almost every week the oSa-headquarters
receive information on insufficiently or incorrectly
labelled products marked with the oSa®-logo.
If these are manufactured by an oSa-member,
a phone call usually helps to clarify the case
and admonish the member to mark correctly in
future. If however we have to deal with a counterfeit
or private label product, a lawyer will be
used. A severe infringement of oSa-regulations
is the missing 5-digit private label number, as
this number safeguards traceability from the
user/dealer/importer back to the manufacturer.
The counterfeiter will in such cases have to
sign a cease and desist letter and cover the
legal costs. Further possible legal steps are the
destruction of the counterfeits and compensation
dependent on the turnover. Members of oSa are
totally committed to the correct marking of their
products. To help members in the correct marking
of abrasives, instructions for the different abrasive
products will shortly be provided in the internal
member section of the oSa website.
www.osa-abrasives.org

Mässinformation:
Promosalons Sverige AB
Tel: 08-660 40 11
56 PDi • Is s u e 5 - 2008 • De c 08 - Ja n 09
sweden@promosalons.com
A trade show organized by
International Exhibition of Equipment,
Machinery and Techniques for the
Construction and Building Materials Industry
2009
From 20 to 25 April
PARIS-NORD EXHIBITION CENTRE - FRANCE
Building
the future
1,500
exhibitors 210,000
visitors
200,000 m 2
exhibition
www.intermat.fr
INFOLINE :+33 (0)1 55 23 71 73

Trevi Benne dealers gathered in Italy
On 14-15 December the Italian manufacturer
Trevi Benne organised a meeting for their international
dealers. Staff from 18 companies
representing Trevi Benne abroad gathered at
34 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2009 • Fe b - Ma r c h
the Trevi Benne premises in Noventa Vicentina.
Presentations and onsite demonstrations
where held on the new Trevi Benne crushing
bucket series BM. According to Trevi Benne
marketing manager Christian Tadiotto the new
crushing bucket range was very well received
by the attendees. The dealer conference
finished with a gala dinner at the Bevilacqua
Castle near Noventa Vicentina. See more on
the new Trevi Benne BM series on page 12
in this issue.
www.trevibenne.it
Among others a fire eater entertained
the audience.
At the gala dinner Trevi Benne President
Luca Vaccaro calling his herd of
dealers.
EDT Eurodima’s
pursuit of top
tool quality
Concrete drilling and sawing operators need the
best and reliable tools to accomplish challenging
assignments fast and precisely. The tools must be
compatible with the machines they are working with
and the right quality to cope with the smooth sawing
and drilling of concrete and reinforcement.
After EDT Eurodima has done pioneering work
in high frequency machine technology and improved
the product range, the focus has now shifted to
diamond tools. The existing production facilities and
processes have been improved with new quality and
innovative technologies and the range of diamond
tools for drilling and sawing enhanced.
Duramant is the innovative diamond segment
for both drill bits and saw blades. EDT Eurodima
developed a new bonding that retains the diamond
longer in the segment. Cutting speed in concrete
was increased by up to 30% and tool life by approximately
25%. The special drill spikes ease the
centring and the start of drilling, so the edging of the
diamond tool becomes obsolete, saving time and
work. Duramant segments can be used for brazing
as well as for Space Welding.
Space Welding is a technology that comes from
the automotive industry. EDT Eurodima is the first to
apply this welding method in diamond technology
for concrete drilling. It generates a high-strength
join of diamond segment and tube. The joining
process does not imply heat development, so the
positive characteristics of material are prevented
from being damaged, which would happen when
using other methods, such as brazing and laser
welding. This technology guarantees highest tool
quality for users.
The Precision Tension Guarantee is the newest
of a series of investments in tool quality. For a
diamond saw blade, one key quality indicator is the
tension of the blade. The bigger the size, the more
tension is needed to cut a straight line. There are different
ways to tension a blade. These are the manual
method, where the operator adjusts and tensions
the blade or with the EDT Eurodima fully automatic
tensioning machine. The machine produces a tension
quality sheet, where all the technical data are
indicated. So customers get the perfect blade and
relevant documentation as the Precision Tension
Guarantee. A perfectly tensioned blade avoids
side friction, so potential damage and decrease of
performance are minimised. The tool life can be
increased by a double-digit percentage.
www.eurodima.com

New Bobcat Products Shown
for First Time at Intermat
Intermat will provide the platform for a number of
product launches from Bobcat with new compact
excavators and compact loaders being shown for
the first time at the exhibition.
On the company’s Stand No 6 C 081, Bobcat’s
first ever wheeled excavator, the new E55W
model and the E60, a new 6t crawler excavator
are just two models on display from the Bobcat
excavator range from 1 to 12.5t. A presentation
of Bobcat compact loaders will include the new
S70 and S330 skid steer loaders and the T320
compact tracked loader, which will all be shown
for the first time at Intermat.
Complementing these products will be the
first appearance at Intermat of the compact,
multi-functional T2250 model, part of the new
range of Bobcat telehandlers covering maximum
lifting heights from 5.2 to 17.4m. Bobcat will
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also be attachments for use on Bobcat loaders,
telehandlers and excavators for work in a wide
variety of industries from construction and equipment
rental to recycling, landscaping, forestry,
quarrying, ground care, horticulture and estates
management.
The E55W wheeled excavator is powered
by a 40.8 kW Yanmar liquid-cooled diesel
engine. Electronic injection together with automatic
idle ensures optimum fuel efficiency at all
times. The 120 l fuel tank allows the excavator
to work normally for more than 2 days without
refilling.
The new S70 skid-steer loader, weighing
1291 kg, is the smallest model in the Bobcat
loader range. The rated operating capacity of
the S70 is 343 kg. With its small dimensions,
the S70 model can access sites with narrow
openings and is ideal for work in tight areas where
larger machines cannot manoeuvre.
The highest performing Bobcat skid-steer
loader is, the 4.2t S330 powered by a 62.5
kW (84 hp) Kubota V3800-DI-T-E3 4-cylinder
Stage IIIA liquid-cooled diesel engine. It has a
rated operating capacity of more than 1.5t. High
breakout forces and two-speed travel, with a
maximum speed of 19.1km/h, enable the S330
to be highly productive in every application.
The new 4.4t T320 compact tracked loader
is a vertical lift path loader with a capacity of 1.46t
and the highest power-to-weight ratio in its class,
whilst being one of the most compact machines at
this weight. Driven by a 67.6kW Kubota V3800-
DI-T turbo-charged, liquid-cooled diesel engine,
the T320 is designed to meet the demand for
increased productivity and an enhanced capability
to run a wider range of attachments, including the
most demanding high flow attachments.
www.bobcat.com
New robot from Finmac to
be launched at Intermat
This summer Finmac Demolition will continue their
march onto the demolition and refractory world stage
with the launch of Finmac F18R.“We won’t stop here,”
says, CEO of Finmac Demolition chief executive officer
Paavo Salonen. “We have many ideas and we have
the resources we need. Our close relationship with
customers means that many of
the solutions for Finmac F18R
have come directly from the
dirty, dusty worksites that the
machines will be used on. With
our customers’ ideas, our team
of designers have made a really
powerful machine.”
Finmac F18R –
Small and Strong
The Finmac F18R promises super
strong, over dimensioned hoods,
hydraulic cylinder and arm protection
to minimize damage to the machine
when working in kilns and ovens. The
hydraulic oil coolers and increased
ground clearance are ideal for
continuous operation in high
temperatures. The optional
telescope increases the
reach and makes the
Finmac F18R perfect
for all industries. Delivery
will start in
May 2009.
The new
small and
strong Finmac
F 1 8 R h a s
many features,
such as radio
control, rubber
or steel tracks,
a transport
speed of 2.8km/h, continuous 360° rotation on the
tower and is available in 15/18.5/ 22 kW electric
motor options. It is smooth to start, has a heavy
duty hydraulic oil cooler and a tool quick hitch.
Options available are telescopic crane, bucket, extra
wide undercarriage, steel shoes for outriggers and
attachments like hammer, cutter
and crusher.
Finmac Demolition Oy, located
in Vaasa, Finland, is a young
company formed in 2006. After
an intensive research and design
period, the Finmac F16 was
introduced in 2007 and production
started in 2008. Finmac
machines are already operating
in Finland, Sweden, France, Switzerland, the
Netherlands and Australia. Finmac will be
represented at Intermat by Paavo Salonen, his
team and a Finmac F16 with a Stanley MB356
Breaker, at stand E6A001.
www.finmac.fi
A determined Finmac
President and
Jiu-Jitsu athlete
Paavo Salonen
will continue
strengthen Finmacs
position
on the market.

Intermat L
Up a Shadowe
Intermat 2009 is
upon us and the
French show on
20-25 April in
Paris, is set to
defy the
recession in
Europe.
©Forgiss/Dreamstime Will
38 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2009 • Fe b - Ma r c h
Every third year the French construction
machinery show Intermat is held at the Nord
Villepinte Exhibition Centre in
Paris and is recognised as the
second largest international
show in Europe after the German
exhibition Bauma.
Record year in 2006
In 2006 Intermat had
1,500 exhibitors and attracted
209,000 visitors
from 127 countries.
More then 45% of the
visitors came from outside
France. The show
attracted 16% more
visitors then in 2003
but at that time 160
nationalities were represented.
But Intermat
is truly an international show
although some critics believe it
has developed into more of a
national show.
Good hope for 2009
But 2006 was another
time, and then the
show conveyed an atmosphere
of economic
and construction
growth in Europe
and for the years
ahead. We know
that 2007 was
an even better year and the first half of 2008 was also good.
The figures for Intermat 2009 are different and the number
of exhibitors
has declined by
about 200 down
to around 1,300
companies. Several
of the big
manufacturers
have withdrawn
from the show,
but Intermat does
not appear to be
that affected by
the recession. This
Intermat covers
350,000m2 of
exhibition space,
including a
10,000m2 open-air
demonstration area,
which is almost double that of 2006. Some 70% of the
exhibitors come from outside France. There will be eight
national pavilions represented by Algeria, China, Korea,
Spain, United States, Great Britain, India and Italy. The
organiser is expecting more than 200,000 visitors with 45%
from outside of France.
Maryvonne Lanoë, Intermat Exhibition Manager
Confident organiser
Intermat exhibition manager Maryvonne Lanoë says, “We
are proud to observe that despite the current
economic crisis that is affecting us
all, Intermat will send a
clear sign of

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industry players’ anticipation of the recovery. The manufacturers
taking part in the event are making a winning investment
for the long term. Three months before the 2009 edition, we
have recorded a 10% increase in registrations in comparison
with the previous event, which is a sign of the industry’s confidence
in its exhibition. Intermat 2009 will bring together
manufacturers representing a major proportion of a global
market worth US$80billion. In terms of jobs, the market is
still buoyant, in particular in France where 600,000 people are
employed in the areas of public works and building structural
works, not forgetting a further 100,000 jobs in the materials
industry. In Europe, this amounts to 11 million people, and
550,000 in the materials sector. The promised mobilization
of key economic and political actors over the next few months
demonstrates the importance of this sector whose trade fair
is a symbol of global and French excellence.”
Hopefully Mrs Lanoë’s predictions will prevail and
Intermat will be the start of such a change.
Director of the National Federation of Public Works
Jacques Allemand, who is also chairman of the materials
delegation and executive president of the Innovation Awards
Jury, added, “While market conditions undeniably
worsened at the end of last year, we are still
optimistic with regard to the future
and the development of the
construction sector.
We are
Exhibitor list
Below a listing of the most relevant companies
to the demolition and recycling
industries exhibiting at Intermat.
Company Stand No.
Action Tools Corp. 3 D 064
All-kor 5B G 002
ALLU 5A J 086
Amman Yanmar 5B F 002,
5B F020, E4 C 020
Astec Mobile Screens 2 C 040
Avant Tecno E5 J011
Bergerat Monnoyeur - 5B J 001
Caterpillar 5B J 021, E7 001
Bergman 5B F 002, 5B F 020,
E4 C 020
Black Cat Blades Ltd 5A F 001
Bobcat 6 C 081
Boohung Heavy Industries 5A K 060
Brokk AB E4 B 004
BTI Breaker Technology
Caldervale Forge 6 J 020
Cangini Benne 6 K 050
Case 5A J 100,
5A J 101, E7 003
Caterpillar – see Bergerat Monnoyeur
Combi Wear Parts 5A F 021
Cormidi 5B F 002,
E4 C 020
Cukurova Makina 5A F 011
D & A Heavy Industries 5A E 040
Daeduk Heavy Ind. 5A L 063
Daemo 6 M 090
Daewoon Breaker 5A L 066
Darda AB E4 B 004
Demarec 5A F 039
Ditch Witch E9 D 038
Dongyang Heavy In. 5A M 063
Doosan Infracore Eu. 6 H 081
Dowin International 5A F 041
Dust Suppression S. 3 E 090
Edilgrappa srl 4 J 039
Eurocomach 5A E 061
Eusiti 6 J 085
Everdigm Corp 4 L 048
F Weyhausen 5B J 018
Faresin Handlers E5 G 011
Finmac Demolition E6 A 001
Gasparin Impianti 3 C 089
GB Industries 5A B 010
Gehl 5B F 002,
E4 C 020
Genesis Europe GmbH 6 N 050
GF Gordini 5A D 018
Guidetti 3 C 079
Hammer srl 6 M 098
Hazemag 3 C 060
Hensley Industrie INC 5A F 008
Hidromek 5A C 061
Hitachi Construction 6 K 030, 6 M 030,
Machinery (Europe) E6 E 050
HKL Baumaschinen 2 A 005
Hydrokit 5A J 098
Hyundai Heavy 6 K 080, 6 M 080
Industries Europe
Idromeccanica Ital. 5A M 030
Inan Makina AS 5A E 039
Indeco 6 M 071JAB 5A M 057
JCB 5B N 018, E5 E 002
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Jisung Heavy Ind. 5A C 038
Josef Martin GmbH 5A H 039
Kawasaki Heavy Ind. 5A K 098
Keestrack 3 B 081
Kinshofer GmbH 5A F 039
Kleeman 2 B 011
Komac 6 H 027
Komatsu 6 H 030
Komplet Italia 3 B 010
Korota 6 K 060
KPI-JCI
K-TEC Earthmovers 5A K 058
Kwanglim SG Co. 6 K 098
Kubota Europe 5A C 090
L.G.R. Demolition 5A G 111
Liebherr E6 A 050
Magotteaux 3 C 080
Mantovanibenne srl 6 H 090
Maverick Hammers 5A J 054
Mecalec-Ahlmann 6 H 078,
6 H 080
Messersi 5A A 060
Miskin Scraper Works 5A J 048
Montabert 6 H 088
MSB Corporation 5A K 066
MTS GmbH E5 G 018
Mustang MFG E6 B 061
Myungsan Heavy Ind. 6 P 068
New Holland Constr. 5A C 070,
5A C 071
Nonex 5A K 025
NPK France 6 M 078
OM Officine Mecc. 3 E 080,
di Ponzano 3 E 088
OMES srl 4 H 090
One-TP.COM 6 G 071
P.C. Produzioni 5A H 002
Padley & Venables 5B C 010
Paus 5B F 002,
E4 C 020
Poqutec Co. Ltd 5A L 062
Powercrusher 3 D 091
Powertilt 5A M 048
Promove 6 H 049
RAM Environnement 3 B 070
Ramtec E9 E 033
REV srl 2 A 025
Rubble Master 3 C 078,
E4 A 019
Samep Tools 6 N 070
SBM Mineral Proc. 3 E 064
Sennebogen Masch. E6 D 070
Socomec 6 H 031
Soosan Heavy Ind. 5A C 021
Stanley Hydraulic T. 5A H 025
Stanley LaBounty E6 A 001
Sunward 5A C 110
Tabe 6 C 060
Takeuchi 5A J 091
Telsmith 2 C 040
Thwaites E5 E 010
Trevi Benne spa 6 M 060
VF Venieri spa 6K 085, 6 K 091
Volvo 6 C 030,
6 C 031, 6 C 079
VTN Europe 6 P 078
Vulcan Corporation 6 E 011
Wimmer International E9 D 030
Xia Men Wheel 5A K 041
Yanmar 5B F 002,
5B F 020, E4 C 020
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convinced that 2009 will be a critical year for companies such
as ours, and it is to prepare for tomorrow that we are taking
part in Intermat 2009. We are demonstrating that without
equipment there can be no construction sites, and if there are
no construction sites then there can be no recovery.”
Demolition but no concrete cutting
The list of suppliers of machines for demolition and recycling,
Useful information
Dates: Monday 20 to Saturday 25 April 2009
Location: Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre - France
Opening hours: 9 am to 6 pm every day
INTERMAT, which takes place every three years, is an event for professionals,
students and trainees working for companies and organizations in the construction
sector. For more information, infoline + 33 (0)1 55 23 71 73, e-mail:
intermat2009@ubiqus-event.com

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2006. It is a bit shorter and some of the big names
are not exhibiting this year. The remotely controlled
demolition machine manufacturer Brokk will be exhibiting
and showing its two new models launched
at the end of last year and in the beginning of this.
Also Finnish remotely controlled demolition machine
manufacturer Finmac Demolition will exhibit and
they are launching a new machine at the show. There
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dust extraction equipment. Although
Intermat has not been a traditional
show for this kind of equipment, there
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MB at
Intermat
The Italian manufacturer Meccanica Breganzese
S.p.A. was formed eight years ago in a
small town in the Italian province of Vicenza. It
was the realisation of a project developed by
the Azzolin brothers, who have brought specific
technological expertise to the group, making its
market position ever more competitive.
The company has developed and expanded
since the start and has found good
market potential in France. MB visited France
during Intermat 2006 with a small team mainly
for exploratory purposes. The results were
pretty impressive, with more than 15 units
sold in the period immediately after the event.
The initial surprise period of interest proved to
be a major incentive and persuaded MB to set
up a permanent team in France. The French
operation started in 2007 and sales gradually
started to rise.
MB currently exports to more than 100
countries, always applying an attentive commercial
strategy and always responsive to
42 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2009 • Fe b - Ma r c h
the technical and economic requirements of
its customers. In line with this approach the
company has set up a nationwide after-sales
network and is currently in the process of
setting up a specific service branch to further
enhance the effectiveness of its operations
in the market.
Four basic models
MB manufactures four basic models. The BF
60.1 is the smallest in the range and suitable
for excavators in the 8 to 14t class. The next
is the BF 70.2, for excavators from 14 to
20t, followed by the BF 90.3, for excavators
from 20 to 28t, and the largest BF 120.4, for
excavators weighing more than 28t.
MB produced the world’s very first
bucket crusher, thus creating a niche market
as crushing and recycling were hitherto the
domain of leviathan dedicated mobile crushers.
Productivity is high as the crushed material
can be recycled directly on site resulting in a
significant reduction of costs. The equipment
is also very versatile as all that is needed is a
standard excavator for operation. The areas of
application of these tools are numerous.
www.mbcrusher.com
Two new breakers
from Promove on
display at
Intermat
Italian manufacturer Promove continues its
policy to expand and will use Intermat to present
two new hydraulic breakers. The XP300 will fill
the gap in the compact range, while the giant
XP7000 is for heavy breaking in quarrying and
other severe applications.
These new products represent Promove’s
idea of high quality demolition equipment:
the perfect combination of high breaking
performance, outstanding reliability and low
maintenance requirements and real-time support
to dealers and customers. XP7000 is the
answer to the trend in the increasing sizes of
excavators. Carriers over 60t are becoming
more and more popular in quarrying because of
the severe limitation in blasting and in tunnelling,
as the width of roads and tunnels increase and
therefore large-sized excavators can be used
to advance more quickly.
When high productivity becomes a key
driver, increased size of machines used on the
front line is the only way to get adequate production
and keep costs under control.
The new mass breaking hammer has been
accurately tested for a long time before official
launch, showing very positive features in terms
of productivity and noise and vibration level the
lowest on the market. No spare parts other
than ordinary consumables, like chisels and
retaining bars, were necessary during the long
testing period, indicating Promove breakers
to be extremely reliable even in the toughest
conditions.
Technical features of the XP range of hammers
are extended to this model, including the
combined gas and oil working principle, blankfiring
prevention system, auto-greasing pump,
adjustable frequency/energy,
full square-section
percussion body with tierods
completely encased
for extra long life, high back
pressure and underwater
operation kit as on option.
XP7000 can also be equipped
with the optional tunnelling kit,
featuring especially hardened
bushings and dust-protecting
systems.
Promove is conscious of
the importance of cost-control
on job sites. Thanks to an
accurate study of the hydraulics’
efficiency, XP7000 operation requires
less oil flow than any other competitor
breaker in its class, resulting in less
fuel consumption and less cost/m 3
of broken rock.
The smaller XP300 will fit on 5 to 6t excavators
and on a range of skid-steer
loaders, also more and more
popular and requiring bigger
hammers than the XP250.
The new model is closer to
XP400, sharing the same 80mm
chisel, and delivering superior
class breaking performance. Like all
other XPs, it has an anti blank firing
system, square section percussion
body. Vibration and noise insulation
is particularly accurate in order to
allow operating under strict urban
regulations.
www.promove.it
Technical Specifications
XP700 XP300
Service Weight, Kg 6800 300
Height total, mm 3800 1500
Tool diameter, mm 210 80
Useful tool length, mm 1050 415
Oil flow, l/min 320/400 50/75
Working Pressure, Bar 180/200 110/130
Pressure Relief Valve, Bar 260 180
Number of blows, 1/min 280/580 560/860
Piston energy max, joule 17700 865
Tool energy max, joule 12744 623
Carrier weight, Ton 60/120 4,0/8,5
Max back pressure, bar 25 25

PROMOVE HYDRAULIC HAMMERS
A complete range of breakers up to 10,000 lbs operating
through nitrogen and oil to deliver very high energy and
productivity along with recognized reliability and low oil flow
requirements.
The high back-pressure allowed makes initial installation and
working set-up very easy.
Easy regulation of the working conditions:
blow energy vs. frequency, working pressure are easily
adjustable to meet optimal breaking performance.
Low vibrations and noise level:
a sophisticated system of internal
shock absorbers completely isolate the
gun from the external casing.
Promove s.r.l. - Z.I. Lotto CA2
70056 - Molfetta (Bari) - Italia
Tel. +39 080.3387054
Telefax +39 080.3387004
info@pmvpromove.it
www.pmvpr0move.it

Cat’s new S300B
scrap shear series
Caterpillar Work Tools B.V. has introduced
the new mobile scrap and demolition shears
S320B, S325B and S340B series for hydraulic
excavators. These shears extend the range of
B-series to the previously released S365B and
S385B shears.
“The performance and durability improvements
will further build on the already excellent
reputation of the S300 B shears,” said Caterpillar
Work Tools B.V. commercial manager Dave
Becktel. “With an emphasis on quality, value and
safety Caterpillar has improved on our already
excellent line of scrap shears.”
The shear and knife design improves cutting
performance and the hardened piercing tip of the
upper jaw maximizes productivity when piercing
is required. All S300 shear models are equipped
with 360° rotators ensuring a quick and precise
placement of the jaws in a cutting position without
moving the excavator. The high force-to-weight
ratio enhances faster cycle times, resulting in
more cuts per hour.
Cat shears are designed to cut and reduce
the size of metal items commonly found in scrap
yards and demolition sites. The straight lower jaw
works with the apex of the upper jaw, compressing
and flattening the steel before the cut. The
straight lower jaw maximizes shear force and
Technical specifications
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creates a more efficient cut.
The new shape of the housing provides
improved protection for shear components and
better positions the jaw relative to the stick.
The cutting edge design greatly improves the
protection of the cylinder that eliminates the use
of a cylinder guard by extending the housing to
cover the cylinder rod. A new hub design is better
protected against damage.
Large access panels on the top, bottom
and sides of the shear housing make it easier
to service. The unique hub adjustment quickly
compensates knife wear. The threaded pivot-pin
holds the jaw in positive alignment without the
need for external retention. The gap between
upper and lower jaw can be easily adjusted,
keeping cutting capability high, even as blades
wear. The piercing tip in the upper jaw is made
of hardened steel and can be repeatedly hard
faced, helping increase the intervals between
tip replacements.
Safety during maintenance work is enhanced
with improved jaw and rotation service locks. A
standard flagged pin is used to secure the cylinder
rod to the moving jaw. This pin design is very
similar to those used elsewhere on a Caterpillar
excavator and makes maintenance more intuitive
and lets technicians use standard tooling.
New special demolition recycling
machine from Sennebogen
Sennebogen is offering the new 830 R-HD
Special of the D Series for demolition works.
The 830 R-HD Special is a materials handling
machine that meets the heavy-duty requirements
of working all day. Due to the increasing
size of many projects the working height of
up to 17m combined with 3t lifting capacity
is a core advantage. This ensures that heavy
demolition tools can be handled easily at long
reach. Apart from the strong boom system the
special demolition equipment of the 830 also
includes the heavy-duty undercarriage.
For stability the undercarriage can be
hydraulically extended from 3m to 4.5m. The
360° rotating upper structure with positioning
brake, a special pipeline protection on the jib
and piston rod protection on the ULM cylinder,
are further equipment characteristics of the
Sennebogen 830 R-HD Special. Another useful
addition is the automatic high-pressure spraying
pump to minimise dust at the demolition tool.
Another standard feature is the tiltable
maXcab comfort cabin, which can be raised
to 4m for safe working and a perfect overview.
The Sennebogen 830 D Series can be very
quickly equipped with a grab or dipper shovel
and used as a fully functioning materials handling
machine. The longitudinal installation of the
engine, provides excellent accessibility of the air
filter and batteries and all daily servicing can be
done from the ground.
www.sennebogen.com
Pictures showing the new Sennebogen
830 R-HD Special for toughest demolition
requirements.
The S320B, S325B and S340B series fit Cat
excavators weighing from 10t to over 60t. The
shears can be mounted on either the boom or
stick, and cater to all needs for scrap processing
and demolition applications.
Caterpillar supports its work tools with a
comprehensive range of before and aftersales
services that cover everything from advice on
work tool selection to operator training, equipment
management, and a range of financial and
insurance products.
www.cat-worktools.com
New S320B, S325B, S340B-series
scrap shears provide contractors
with enhanced processing time and
improved durability

New pulveriser from
Mantovanibenne
Mantovanibenne adds a new Pulveriser in its range:
RP80 is the new Rotating Pulveriser, 8200 kg weight
suitable for 60 - 90 ton excavators. The RP80 with
its impressive dimensions has a special feature:
the mobile jaw is composed of a plate completely
interchangeable. The plate is available in two different
options: one suitable for primary demolition (1
front tooth) and the other for secondary demolition
(2 front teeth). In this way, the Pulveriser jaw can be
adapted to the kind of work that has to be carried
out. The replacement of the plate can be done in a
short time. Once the plate has been changed, the RP
jaw is as new. This new solution avoids the continuous
change of single teeth, reducing the machine
standstill. Furthermore, the jaws’ compactness
makes the crushing work more effective. RP80 is
now working on an important Italian job site and its
performances are amazing.
www.mantovanibenne.com
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THE RIGHT PRODUCT FOR EACH APPLICATION
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www.tyrolit.com
New multi-processing crusher from Promove
Promove manufactures and distributes a
complete range of demolition attachments,
including hydraulic hammers, multiprocessing
crushers, scrap shears
and concrete pulverizes.
All products and components
are designed and produced in its
factories in Italy using 3-D parametric
software like Pro-Engineer
and Pro-Mechanica and the
most advanced CNC machine
tools. All processes are to ISO
9001/2000 requirements,
with the company being certified
for over 10 years.
Today Promove can
be considered a full-liner,
offering hydraulic hammers
ranging from 70
to 4500kg, and multiprocessing
crushers
CP series, with many
models to fit 2 to 50t
excavators.
Main technical features
include Hardox-built frame and jaws, one frame
and different sets of jaws, primary breaking
operations, secondary demolition and cutting
metal structures. The hydraulic scrap shears
SC series from 1.9 to 9t are specifically for
steelwork demolition.
Promove’s policy is directed
to maximize customers’ satisfaction
by investing in research and
development at a high pace.
Continuous improvement in
processes and production time,
product innovation and launch of
new products are the answers
to meet requirements from
International customers.
The launch of the new
multi-processing crusher
CP1510 R is the product of
this philosophy.
The new model has not
been officially launched, but
it is already working in some
jobs in Italy and other European
Countries.
Main difference from
the previous model is the
single-pin frame that is now
common to all other CP models. It has the
advantage of optimising the action of cylinders’
power, synchronized closing of the two jaws and
increased speed in changing the sets of jaws.
In addition the cylinders’ oscillation in the new
geometry is limited within a few degrees to keep
momentum and closing power as constant as
possible through the breaking cycle.
www.promove.it
CP1510R technical specifications
Carrier’s weight, t 15-27
Crusher’s service weight, Kg 1600
Cylinder Force (x2), t 76
Working Pressure, bar 320
Requested Oil Flow, l/min 100-180
Rotation working pressure, bar 100
Rotation Oil Flow, l/min
Max Jaws Opening:
10-12
* Primary Breaking Jaws, mm 800
* Cutting Jaws, mm 320
* Pulverizing Pads, mm 800
Is s u e 1 - 2009 • Fe b - M a r c h • PDi 45

Dustboss valuable
at mall demolition
In the US one of the Washington, D.C. area’s most
experienced demolition contractors has successfully
controlled extensive dust while taking down the old
Waterside Mall, a 4-storey, heavily reinforced concrete
structure totalling approximately 111,500m 3 . Crews
were able to suppress surface dust and airborne
particles with portable high performance misting
equipment, despite the crowded urban location
and close proximity to the local Metro station tunnel
entrance in what has been called a surgical demolition
project.
Engineers from Wrecking Corporation of America
knew that the densely populated area and close proximity
to remaining structures would require extraordinary
precautions. “The Metro station entrance has a
Buy well, crush
well, Downwell
A UK based demolition contractor has reaffirmed
its faith in Extec with the purchase of a new C-10+
track-mounted mobile crusher. Replacing an existing
C-10, the unit joins an Extec C-12, itself a replacement
for an earlier model, in the growing fleet of
Downwell Demolition.
The C-10+ was purchased to allow the company
to work efficiently on inner city sites, particularly
in and around London, where space is at a premium.
“I must admit I was nervous about taking on another
crusher in the present economic climate, but we are
lucky enough to have a combination of a very loyal
client base and a good business reputation, which
has enabled Downwell to continually expand. We
have plenty of work and projects on the books for
2009, and I am in no doubt that the Extec crushers
will play a big part in that continued success,” says
Downwell Demolition founder Matt Phillips.
The C-10+ was commissioned on site at the
Quantum House redevelopment in Croydon, Surrey,
a four-month contract to demolish and recycle a
seven storey office block. The C-10+ was then
sent to Kingsnorth Power Station in Kent where it
processed a mixture of concrete and slag on a seven
week contract. “Almost without exception, demolition
waste is now processed on site and left for future
46 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2009 • Fe b - Ma r c h
way of creating a vacuum,” says Wrecking Corporation
of America executive vice president Terry Anderson.
“If the wind is blowing the wrong way, the dust gets
sucked right down. The site was also hemmed in on
three sides by structures that needed to be preserved,
so we had to do a very selective removal, while protecting
the entire surrounding area from the nuisance
and potential hazard of airborne dust.”
After researching possible solutions, Anderson
decided to rent a DustBoss DB-60. As the largest of
the suppression designs from Dust Control Technology,
the unit atomizes water droplets to the optimum
size for particle capture, launching them 60m or
more with a powerful 25 HP fan that generates nearly
850m 3 /min. With its built-in oscillation, the DB-60
Atlas Copco renovation in Mumbai
An Atlas Copco CC 2500 U was involved in the
renovation of the Wankhede Cricket Stadium in
development,” says Matt Phillips. “The two Extec
machines enable us to process all construction and
demolition waste into Type 1 or 6F2 very efficiently,
which makes them not only environmentally friendly
but also extremely cost effective.”
www.extec.eu
can effectively cover nearly 2,000m 2 with a fine,
dust-trapping mist.
The DB-60 is a fully automatic ducted fan
mounted on a wheeled carriage so it can be easily
located to accommodate wind direction or specific
work areas. The unit delivers adjustable elevation
from 0-50° and a 40° oscillation range, providing
crews with outstanding coverage.
“The droplet size is critical to effective suppression,”
says Dust Control Technology chief executive
Mumbai, India. The stadium needs to be renovated
for the 2011 Cricket World Cup finals.
Shri Ganesh Construction, a subcontractor
of Supreme Infrastructure India Pvt Ltd, Mumbai,
was carrying out the necessary demolition
works. The Mumbai Cricket Association decided
to demolish most of the northern and western
stands of the stadium and improve the drainage
of the ground. The capacity of the stadium will
be increased from 35,000 to 39,000 seats and
the entrance will be enlarged to make access
and departure of spectators safe and easy. The
main aim is to give every spectator a clear view
of the match apart from comfort and world class
facilities. Any corner of the stadium will have free
view of the ball crossing the boundary line.
Wankhede Stadium was built in 1975 and is
surrounded by residential buildings and skyscrapers
and the Mumbai western railway track passes
close to the stadium. Due to noise and vibration
levels the use of hydraulic breakers was prohibited.
The authorities instead accepted the use of
a CombiCutter for the demolition work.
officer Edwin Peterson. “Dust particles tend to be
in a fairly narrow size range, so the water should be
atomized to droplets near that same size for maximum
attraction. Our standard models produce droplets
from 50-200 microns, but all of our units are designed
to be easily customized for targeting specific particle
sizes or for cooling applications.”
The takedown
WCA began the project in November of 2007, and
the old structure did not go easily. “This was one of
the more difficult buildings we’ve taken down in some
time,” says Anderson. “We had to fight down every
step.” WCA employed a high-reach excavator for
the general demolition work, a 45t Komatsu PC400
with a 26m boom. Kinshofer dedicated shears with
360º rotation were used for cutting the approximate
5,000t of reinforcing.
Anderson’s crews also made extensive use of a
90t truck crane and wrecking ball. “It’s a technology
that virtually never breaks down,” he said. “And it
leaves a small carbon footprint.” WCA also used a 63t
Caterpillar 365 excavator to take down the structures,
along with three Hitachi 450 excavators with bucket
attachments and four Hitachi 330 excavators with a
variety of attachments that included concrete pulverisers
and demolition hammers.
WCA performed all concrete crushing and
recycling on-site, with an Extec C10 crusher used
to process approximately 53,500m 3 of material.
The crushed product was used for non-structural
fill and backfilling.
“By nature, concrete work generates a lot of
dust,” says Anderson. “We felt we had to take
strong measures for control on this project. The
DustBoss did such a good job that we decided to
purchase the unit.”
www.dustboss.com
About 7,000m 3 of reinforced concrete had
to be demolished within a project time of three
months. “I completed the job on time and am very
satisfied with the performance of the CombiCutter
CC 2500 U. I am happy with sales and service
support given by Atlas Copco,” says Shri Ganesh
Construction owner Phoolchand Jaiswal.
The CC 2500 was equipped with universal
jaws, which are fitted with teeth for breaking concrete
and with blades for steel cutting. All blades
and teeth are replaceable. It fits on carriers from
22-35t and weighs 2,640 kg. With maximum
oil flow of 250 l/min the cutter achieves opening
cycles of 3 sec and closing cycles of 2.8 sec.
www.atlascopco.com

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The International Association of Concrete Drillers
and Sawers, IACDS proudly announced the
winners of the Diamond Award competition at
a press conference on 4th February during the
World of Concrete 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
President of IACDS, Patrick O’Brien presented the
gold, silver and bronze awards to the winners from
Germany, Italy and Mexico.
Gold Award to Braun
The gold award in this competition was awarded
to Braun of Germany for the company’s outstanding
work dismantling a highly-contaminated
steam dryer at a nuclear power plant. The
project involved putting the steam dryer in a steel
formwork for radiation shielding, encasing it with
concrete, and cutting it into pieces via remote
control using diamond wire sawing techniques.
The cut parts were dismantled using the wire saw
and packed in Type IV Konrad containers suitable
for final disposal.
Silver to Tondin
Taking the silver award was Tondin srl, for their
work on the project to consolidate the foundation
of the Loggia Palace in Brescia, Italy. Tondin was
able to devise a high speed drilling system with
micro bits to fit into confined spaces to restore
the foundation.
Bronce to Mexico and Germany
The bronze award was won jointly by ADRA
Tecnologia en Servicio of Mexico and by Germany’s
BWW. ADRA’s job on a crucible Mittal
Steel repair project where diamond tools were
required to cut graphite without the use of water.
BWW’s job involved a large roll mill replacement
project with severe time constraints to finish the
job in only 120 hours.
Entries from all
corners of the world
The Diamond Award competition allows concrete
sawing and drilling industry professionals to present
their most complex and innovative projects.
Entries were judged on the degree of difficulty,
planning, complexity, innovation and the quality
The results of a CSDA contractor member survey
in the US conducted by an independent research
firm have proven to be very enlightening.
The survey, which was completed at the end of
2008 by MemberScope, was conducted to collect
operating and financial data from contractor
members to provide a profile of the membership.
“The survey is a great tool for CSDA contractors
to gauge how their business is doing compared
to the industry,” said Patrick O’Brien
The survey is very comprehensive and
includes information about operations including
company background, personnel, accounting
and finance, and sales and operations, and with
a response rate of almost 40%, the findings are
2009 Diamond Award Winners
Announced at World of Concrete
Peter White delegate of the GB-association DSA; Patrick O’Brien, president IACDS; Georg Rachor, representative
of Norbert Braun GmbH, Germany (First Prize); Tiziano Tondin, Tondin Srl from Italy (Second Prize); Rupert Marko,
Bohrtechnik Westerwald Gmbh from Germany (Third prize tie); Raul Bracamontes, ADRA tecnologia en Servicios S.A.
de C.V., Mexico (Third prize tie).
of the work produced to ensure project success.
Following a detailed review of each entry, the
judging panel representing members of various
country-wide sawing and drilling association,
chose the winning projects.
Entries for the award came from all four
corners of the globe, including sawing and drilling
projects from Japan, Egypt, Russia, Canada, the
UK and the US among others. This was the first
time the awards were presented outside Germany,
where the competition began in 2000. Future
award competitions will be rotated around the
globe in conjunction with major exhibitions.
Valuable sponsors
The 2009 Diamond Award was only possible
because of the many sponsors who supported
the competition. The award was sponsored by
Cedima, Germany, Diamond Products, USA, Hilti,
Liechtenstein, Husqvarna Construction Products,
solid. Most respondents are S-Corporations
and 25.6% have one or more branch locations.
Nearly one third of the members who
responded are located in the Midwest. More
than half of their work is performed in building
renovation with 23% in new construction and
20% in infrastructure, highway, airport, bridge,
dams and power plants.
With regards to personnel, there are an
average of 25 full-time-equivalent employees
at members’ companies with 12.6 of these
employees being sawing and drilling operators.
The hourly wage for a typical operator who
works 40.9 hours per week is US$20.29.
Dispatchers make an average hourly wage of
The Diamond Award ceremony attracted a large audience.
Belgium, Hydro-Tec, Germany, Nestag, Switzerland,
Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Luxemburg,
Tyrolit, Austria and World of Concrete, USA.
For more information about the 2009 Diamond
Award please visit the www.iacds.org web site.
US$22.53 and estimators make US$26.33.
A typical manager works an average of 49.8
hours a week. An impressive nine out of ten
companies responded that they have a safety
supervisor and written safety and environmental
health programs in place.
The average estimated sales volume for respondents’
companies in 2008 is US$2,663,690,
up from an average of US$2,394,578 reported
by these companies for 2005, the first year
reported in this survey. The average amount of
a company’s sales per truck was US$201,155
with a median of US$199,000. Flat sawing accounts
for 27.8% of total sales with core drilling
close behind at 25.8%. Additional services being
A detailed presentation you find at the link
http://www.iacds.org/diamondaward/index.
html. Here you can also study all the entries
for 2009.
www.iacds.org
CSDA Contractor Survey Results Offer Real Insight
48 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2009 • Fe b - Ma r c h
offered include selective demolition, decorative
cutting, ground penetrating radar and surface
preparation.
Operating statement information showed
direct operating costs which ranged from an
average of US$987,634 for operator/labour
costs to US$194,631 for diamond tools. Selling
expenses including salaries, advertising and
travel expenses averaged US$163,171 while
general and administrative expenses, including
managers, office and dispatch wages, averaged
US$617,468. The average profit among all
companies combined was US$209,388 with a
median of US$80,000.
www.csda.org

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CSDA on the Cutting
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US CSDA continues to develop, improve and expand
its range of training materials, and is pleased to announce
the release of a new instructional DVD and
video on the subject of Flat Sawing and Blade Safety.
The CSDA has been quick to respond to advancements
in sawing and drilling equipment, such as
electric and diesel power saws, and how they can
affect the daily working practices of operators. By
staying in tune with all the latest sawing and drilling
developments, CSDA ensures it remains on the cutting
edge of the industry.
“There is far greater use of electric and diesel
saws today than there were 10 years ago, and this
DVD was upgraded to meet the technical challenges
that operators face today,” says CSDA Safety Committee
chairman Skip Aston.
The Flat Sawing and Blade Safety Video helps
to provide operators with the skills and knowledge
required for safe and effective flat sawing, along
with addressing important issues like proper blade
tightening techniques. This was a necessity, as CSDA
had become aware of some dangerous situations with
blades coming loose and separating from the saw.
“Operator safety is paramount, and safe working
practices and precautions relating to this type of work
are highlighted and reinforced. The video encourages
operators and employers to refer to ANSI regulations
and adhere to them. Safety is not only a matter of
knowledge, but of attitude,” says lead instructor for
CSDA training classes Rick Norland.
Training not only benefits the employee but
employers as well. Many companies will testify that
the rewards associated with employing highly skilled,
well-trained teams outweigh the costs of training
courses and materials through the quality of their work
and the satisfaction of clients.
This new video is also available as an online
course, along with many others, via the CSDA
website.
www.csda.org
CSDA/OSHA Alliance
Focus on Defensive
Driving
Through their Alliance, the Concrete Sawing and
Drilling Association (CSDA) and the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provide vital
materials to advance the safety and training of sawing
and drilling professionals and to help foster a safe
work environment. A major focus of the Alliance is to
develop Best Practices (tip sheets) for the sawing and
drilling industry. A new Best Practice entitled Defensive
Driving (CSDA-OBP-1003) has just been developed
and released in an effort to educate drivers and prevent
on-the-job road accidents and injuries.
Cities and towns everywhere are experiencing
increased traffic due to the ever-growing numbers
of vehicles on the road, and it is important to take all
necessary precautions to avoid collisions with other
vehicles or pedestrians. The Defensive Driving Best
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Practice provides sawing and drilling operators with
advice and tips that will help them to remain vigilant
behind the wheel and ensure their vehicles are roadworthy.
Adherence to the information provided could
literally be the difference between life and death for
drivers and passengers.
CSDA and OSHA have worked together on
safety and health issues for the country’s concrete
sawing and drilling industry for almost three years, and
have also released Best Practice documents on the
subjects of Highway Work Zone Safety and Reducing
Silica Exposure. All of these Best Practices are also
available in Spanish.
OSHA will be sharing the CSDA booth at the
2009 World of Concrete, 2 – 6 February in Las Vegas.
Representatives from OSHA will be present to answer
any questions attendees have that relate to the health
and safety of workers, specifically those employed in
the sawing and drilling industry segment.
To view this Best Practice document, visit www.
csda.org and click on the OSHA Alliance logo towards
the bottom of the home page.
US Demolition Association’s
new branding
initiative includes revitalised
website, logo
and tagline promise
Demolition contractors, engineers, general contractors,
government regulators, the public, and the media
now have a new authoritative source of information
of all things involved with the demolition process at
the National Demolition Association’s redesigned and
revitalized website www.demolitionassociation.com.
As part of its strategic growth plan for the future,
the Association is accompanying the unveiling of the
massively upgraded website with the introduction
of a new logo and a new organizational tagline,
“Making Way,” to communicate the promise that
progress accompanies the demolition process. “The
demolition industry has evolved into a very diverse
and sophisticated business since the founding of our
Association 37 years ago. Today it includes not only
demolition contractors, but also companies involved
in the broad spectrum of demolition-related services,”
explained Michael R. Taylor, CAE, Executive Director.
“We want our website to be the foremost source of
information for all of these constituents, which is why
we completely revamped it to put everything visitors
need at their fingertips. It’s now the gateway to all
information needed on the demolition process, on
a worldwide basis.” The fresh, concise redesign and
the enhanced, simplified navigation system enable
visitors to quickly find what they are searching for on
the site. One of the most noteworthy additions to the
site is a series of new videos, which answer questions
such as “When is Demolition Needed?” “What is
the Process of Demolition?” “How Does our Work
Benefit Society?” and “How Does the NDA Supports
its Members?” Other features of the website will be
safety-training courses, a member or supplier locator,
access to the Demolition Safety Manual, or downloads
of the training videos.
The new logo found on the National Demolition
Association site – a stylized wrecking ball within a
box – presents a streamlined look of commitment
and competency. The simple, bold statement represents
the past, present, and future of the demolition
process.
Developing an appropriate tagline to convey the
value of the demolition process led to the choice of
“Making Way.” “This short, bold statement captures
everything involved in demolition from demolishing
structures to abating asbestos, cleaning up weapons
site or remediating Brownfields,” Taylor said. He
pointed out that many of today’s demolition firms are
vertically integrated, owning their downstream buyers.
“Many of our current members also provide services
that may include construction and demolition debris
recycling, landfill operations, and salvaging, while
others perform hazardous material management
and remediation which often precedes the actual
structure take-down,” he added. These businesses,
as well as civil engineering, architectural, and general
contracting firm, are all viewed as being part of the
demolition process.
According to Taylor, the phrase “Making Way”
conveys the fact that demolition professionals
make way for the future, for new development,
for historic preservation, for better schools, safer
factories, and more jobs. “We ‘make way’ for a
safer environment, cleaner streams, better public
service, and economic progress.”
For more information about membership
in the National Demolition Association, go to
www.demolitionassociation.com or call 1-800-
541-2412.
The National Demolition Association is a
non-profit trade organization representing more
than 1,100 U.S. and Canadian companies and
many international firms that are involved in
the demolition process. Membership includes
demolition contractors, general contractors,
civil engineering firms, and recycling, landfill, and
salvage operations. The Association’s efforts help
members stay abreast of environmental, regulatory
and safety matters, keep regulators informed
about issues facing the industry, increase public
and industry awareness, and provide members
with networking opportunities and information
on the latest technical advances in equipment
and services. The website is www.demolitionassociation.com.
2009 Demolition
Summit
In line with the EDA strategy of revitalising the
organisation is the planned Demolition Summit,
a major new event for the world-wide demolition
industry. The event will take place in November
this year in the Okura Hotel, Amsterdam. The
summit – which is expected to attract more
than 400 people from leading firms and suppliers
– will include a top-level conference and
the inaugural Demolition Awards gala dinner, a
celebration of the very best in the industry from
around the globe.
The whole event will be open to all demolition
companies and the relevant manufacturers and
suppliers. The conference programme has yet to
be finalised but topics being discussed include:
the latest economic forecast for the industry;
case studies of notable projects; issues in waste,
recycling and the environment; developments
in high reach excavators; and improving safety
standards.
Demolition awards
The Demolition Awards will be the first such event
to be dedicated to and judged by this specialised
sector of the construction industry. Chairman of
the jury is the EDA President. The awards are intended
to recognise those demolition contractors,
large and small, who have displayed excellence
over the course of their demolition activities by
applying best practices, ensuring health and safety
during their work, displaying innovation in terms
of demolition techniques and in their attitude to
the environment in which they operate.
Entries will be judged by a panel of leading
demolition and C&D recycling experts from
around Europe, and is open to all. Contractors
and manufacturers do not have to be members of
their particular national association or of the EDA
to enter. The awards categories are as follows:
• Demolition Job of the Year
• Demolition Company of the Year
• Demolition Safety Award
• Demolition Training Award
• Demolition and Recycling Environmental Award
• Best Explosive Demolition Award
• Best Industrial Demolition Award
• Best Confined Space/Urban Demolition Award
• Manufacturers Innovation Award
• Best Customer Support Award
The summit will open on the evening of November
5 with a drinks reception, open to all, hosted by
the EDA. The conference and awards dinner will
take place on the following day, November 6. The
Demolition Summit is besides EDA Demolition
Association organised by KHL Group.
www.eda-demolition.com

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