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Professional Demolition International MagazineAddress:P.O. Box 786, SE-191 27 Sollentuna, SWEDENVisitors address:Skillingevagen 14A., SE-192 71 Sollentuna, SWEDENPhone: +46 8 631 90 70Telefax: +46 8 585 700 47E-mail: info@pdworld.comWebsite: www.pdworld.comISSN Registration: ISSN 1650-979XEditor-in-ChiefJan Hermansson, Jan.Hermansson@pdworld.comAssisting EditorAnita do Rocio Hermansson, Anita.Hermansson@pdworld.comEditorial staffEditor Global: Mikael Karlsson, mikael.karlsson@pdworld.comEditor Demolition: Mark Anthony,mark.anthony@pdworld.comEditor Recycling: Heikki Harri, heikki.harri@pp1.inet.fiEditor North & South AmericaJim Parsons, jim.parsons@pdworld.comEditor Asia PacificSilvana Wirepa, silvana@pdworld.comEditor RussiaAndrei Bushmarin, andrei.bushmarin@pdworld.comPublisherJan HermanssonInternational Sales OfficesSweden, Norway & DenmarkContact the Editorial OfficePhone: +46 (0)8 631 90 70, Fax: +46 (0)8 585 700 47E-mail: info@pdworld.comGermany/Austria/Switzerland/Liechtenstein/FinlandGunter Schneider GSM InternationalPostfach 20 21 06 - D-41552 KaarstAlma-Mahler-Werfel-Str. 15 - D- 41564 KaarstGermanyPhone: +49 2131 / 51 18 01E-mail: gsm-international@web.deUK/Ireland/France/Belgium/the Netherlands/Spain/PortugalM. Stéphane de Rémusat, REM - Europe Media ServiceChemin de la Bourdette, F-31380 Gragnague, FrancePhone: +33 (0)5 34 27 01 30, Fax: +33 (0)5 34 27 01 31,+33 (0)5 34 27 01 34, Mobile: +33 (0)6 80 84 43 78E-mail : sremusat@aol.comItalyRomano Ferrario, Ediconsult Internazionale S.r.l.Via Savona 97, 20144 Milano, ItalyPhone: + 39 02 4771 0036, Fax: + 39 02 4771 1360E-mail: milano@ediconsult.comUSA & CanadaBarnes Media Associates, Ray BarnesPO Box 140, Penhook, VA 24137, USATel: 434 927 5122, Fax: 434 927 5101E-mail: barnesrv@charter.netAustralia/New Zealand/Asia Pacific/Korea/JapanContact PDi editorial office in Sweden.Rest of the worldContact the PDi head office.The magazine PDI, Professional Demolition International is published four times per yearwith a worldwide circulation of 13000 copies. The annual airmail subscription rate is US$45. All subscription correspondance should be directed to: The subscription department,SCOP AB, P.O. Box 786, SE-191 27 Sollentuna, Sweden. PDI is mailed by second classpostage paid at Stockholm, Sweden. © Copyright SCOP AB 20086 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c hCONTENTSPDi • issue no. 1 Feb - March 08 • volume 8REGULARSEditorial6 More show synchronisation requestedShows, Conventions and Meetings GaloreShows10 Las Vegas here we come!13 Trevi Benne dedicated to reallyheavy duty attachments14 Fintec 1440 to make US debutat ConExpoNew Bobcat track-ed loader andtelehandler at ConExpoThe Four BFs16 High productivity at predictable costsDustcontrol goes high-techAtlas Copco extendsits pulverizer rangeConExpo Debut for New Extec28 Samoter in Verona30 Compact Bobcatnews at SamoterHeavy Duty from Mantovanibenne32 Breaker and compactorsfrom IdromeccanicaTwo new breakers from PromoveMore than 60 Caterpillarmachines at SamoterNew range of rotating crushersfrom VTN Europe34 Strong line up from Cat Work Tools52 WOC Review: “ON A ROLL”18ReportsAllied-Gators Expansion47 Renewed focus putsJCB on demolition map50 The Big Picture57 New by name but bytradition an old acquaintanceDemolition20 Decommissioning of“La Fiera di Milano”26 The world’s only female Brokk operator?15 skid-steers for demolition24Concrete CuttingUnder water wire sawing in Mexico42 Controlled under water demolitionNEWSNews44 TYROLIT Cutting Pro CompetitionReports:Allied-Gator’sexpansionpage: 18-19Special Feature:Mobile recyclingequipmentpage: 36-41Special Feature:Renewed FocusPuts JCB onDemolition Mappage: 47-48Special Feature:Cleveland Wrecking:The Big Picturepage: 50-51Report::“Sandvik hits harder”page: 57-60TYROLIT Cutting Pro Competition page: 44-45Special FeatureRecycling36 Mobile Recycling Equipment62 “Finally HCP!”RM100 high performanceand availabilityRM80 Compact Recyclerclears military complex37 US Denucci Excavatinginvests in a C-12+38 Recycling “Combi System”Makes a DifferenceRockster Recycler bridges the gap40 Red Rhino awarded goldin Green Apple AwardsFintec unveils newtrackmounted impactor66 ALLU with massive presentationat ConExpo68 Extec C-12+ hits the Tracksfor Gregory DemolitionProduct news from Diewe67 World’s biggest hydraulic breakerinvolved in the development ofOslo’s urban traffic systemNew Telsmith quarry-trax trackmounted jaw crusher at ConExpoBusiness63 Hilti posts double-digit growthNew AEM Vice President of ExhibitionsBobcat reorganisation in Europe,Middle East and Africa64 UK Government Minister helpsSPE International in the UAE“WOC 2008 Review”p. 52 Show issue for:Demolition:Decommissioningof “La Fieradi Milano”page: 20-22

More showsynchronisationrequestedOne thing that often amazes me is the lack of synchronisation between internationalexhibitions and conventions in this business. Very often large international andnational shows are organised to coincide on similar dates. I understand that with theenormous amount of exhibitions, conventions and seminars it is almost impossibleto find a time that does not conflict. But very often it seems that those who make theplanning decisions do not look at the calendar of shows and exhibitions and compareit with, for instance, this magazine’s Events Calendar.About 5 years ago the world was different, each market was more isolated buttoday everything is global in combination with a much higher speed of producingnew products. People and products travel a lot more today and communication hasconsiderably improved but that doesn’t always solve the problem. I can give you anexample from our business. Between 5 and 9 March the Italian show Samoter 2008will be held in Verona., On the 11 March, two days after Samoter finishes Conexpo-Con/Agg 2008 starts in Las Vegas and continues to the 15 March. At the end ofFebruary until the beginning of March the German Demolition Association AscoAbbruch holds its annual convention in Germany and between 4-8 March CSDAis holding its annual convention. Just a month ago World of Concrete in Las Vegasended. There is so much action in just a couple of months, leaving very little forthe rest of the year.I do not have a solution to how the planning of these shows could be betterorganised. But surprisingly many in this business are involved and visit a lot ofshows year in and year out. I consider the events mentioned to be very important tovisit, but there is just not enough time and it is also expensive. As PDi has a groupof editors we try to divide the different events between us, but it is still impossibleto cover all the exhibitions and shows. Manufacturers are up against this problemeven more as they also want to introduce their new products at as many shows aspossible in a year.Looking at the first two months of 2008 as an example, many manufacturersprepared for World of Concrete in Las Vegas in January. New products were shippedoverseas. Not many manufacturers have the capacity to keep a stock of new products.And if a manufacturer is planning to attend Samoter the machinery needs to be sentto Italy. To get all products back to Las Vegas and Conexpo-Con/Agg two days afterSamoter is impossible. The only option is to store products in the US. This is a biglogistical problem, not only for machines but also for people.As I said I do not have any solutions for organisers to improve the timing betweenevents but I can make one recommendation.Read PDi regularly. In PDiwe provide a short summary of most ofthe events planned within the demolition,recycling and concrete sawing and drillingindustries and this particular issue is anexample of that policy.Jan HermanssonEditor-in-Chiefjan.hermansson@pdworld.comWords from O’BrienShows,ConventionsandMeetingsGaloreThe first part of the year is always busy withmany trade shows, conventions and meetings.This year is no exception. In fact, 2008is filled with more events than usual.The World of Concrete was held inJanuary in Las Vegas with 84,789 attendees,the second largest show ever. Las Vegaswill also host ConExpo-CON/AGG in March,a show that is held every three years, with attendanceof well over 100,000 expected. Inbetween these two events, Concrete Sawingand Drilling Association will meet for its 36thAnnual Convention in Las Vegas also.Not to be forgotten is the 2008 AnnualConference of the International Associationof Concrete Drillers and Sawers which will beheld from May 1-5, 2008 in Valencia, Spainin conjunction with the Spanish association’sfirst annual meeting. This gathering of concretecutting professionals from around theglobe is being hosted by the newly formedSpanish Association of Technical DemolitionDrilling and Sawing, known as AEDT. AEDT isthe newest country-wide sawing and drillingassociation that was formed last year withassistance from IACDS and its members.The beautiful city of Valencia on theMediterranean is known for science, technology,finance and leisure and is an importantlocation for international business and tradefairs. AEDT has put together a programmeto complement the IACDS annual conferencewith opportunities to experience theculture, ambiance and gastronomy of thisbeautiful city.The IACDS business meeting this yearhas been scheduled over two days, onMay 2-3, so that attendees will have plentyof time for discussion and planning theprogrammes and activities for IACDS. Theprogram will include presentations on newand emerging markets such as concretesurface preparation and polishing as a newbusiness service for contractors. The membersfrom Russia and Sweden will presenta proposal to initiate a training programmeat the university level to educate architectsand engineers about the advantages offeredby sawing and drilling contractors and theirmethods. In addition, IACDS members willdiscuss the CSDA Insurance Programme.Five years ago the US association formedits own insurance programme that providesa broad range of coverage’s including commercialgeneral liability, automobile, workerscompensation, property/casualty, pollutionliability, professional errors and omissions.This program has become extremely successfulso IACDS will examine it to see ifcoverage could be extended to the nationalassociation members.While these are only a few of the eventsto be considered for 2008, the IACDSAnnual Conference is one to include inyour travel plans for 2008. I hope thatyou will make the decision to join us inValencia for the 14th annual meeting andtake advantage of this opportunity to meetwith sawing and drilling professionals fromaround the world.Best regardsPatrick O’BrienPresident IACDS6 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h

HTC - The industry leaderHTC Sweden AB has more than 15 years experience of grinding and polishing of different typesof floors. For the last 12 years we have been market leaders. To be able to offer the best there ison the market, our tools and machines are constantly being developed. HTC’s patented grindingsystems consist of both tools, machines and floor solutions.HTC 1500 ixTThe latest addition to the Industrialized-series is the HTC 1500 ixT, a ride-on grinding machine withintegrated dust extraction system. Read more and see it in action at: www.htc-sweden.comHTC Sweden AB, Box 69, 614 22 Söderköping +46 (0)121-294 00, info@htc-sweden.com

FR 100N: 11.500 kgfitted on 85 tonexcavator.FR 70ND: 7.300 kg nearly 200 tons ofstrength in the jaws.FR 50ND: 5.200 kgworking in Udine, Italy.HC 60: 6.500 kgworking in Poland.CS 70RS: 7.200 kgcutting scrapmaterials in Sweden.

“We create monsters!”“But useful ones for truly heavy demolition and recycling purposes”. Trevi Benne is a devotedand specialiced manufacturer of demolition and recycling equipment for excavatorsfrom 50 to 150 t. The international demolition and recycling industries has during the lastyears seen a clear change towards bigger and heavier attachments for more powerful andeffcient handling. Trevi Benne has during the last five years developed a strong productionmethod to meet these needs delivering crushers, pulverisers and scrap shear from 5 to12 tons to user all over the world.HC 100: 11.000 kgprimary demolitionwith 2,000 mm jawopening.Hydraulic Jaws HC SeriesThe HC primary hydraulic jaws was created for the most delicateand precise demolitions, permits the operator to move with agility inthe destruction of reinforced cement structures and in the removal ofmaterials even of a considerable height; at the same time, the profileof the claws, piloted by a double cylinder and equipped with shearsfor cutting iron and a reinforced concrete rod inside the framework,allows for operating without any problems, even when the structuresin are strongly hard. Just three key words to define the major strongpoints of the HC Series: powerful, because it is equipped with cylindersthat guarantee exceptional gripping power in a short time; compact,because it was designed for delicate demolitions characterized by verytight moving spaces, where it is fundamental to guarantee an optimalvisibility for the operator, and therefore absolute safety; fast, becauseit is equipped with continuous hydraulic rotation that greatly reducesthe necessity for maneuvers, and therefore reduces the time neededto move the machine.Rotating Hydraulic Pulverizer FR SeriesThe possibility to execute the two distinct phases of demolition(primary and secondary) with only one machine is the dream ofevery professional working in this sector: to be able to utilize a singleexcavator, without having to substitute the equipment, guaranteesimportant economic advantages and noticeably reduces the demolitiontime. This is the difficult problem that was resolved by Trevi Benne,with the FR Series rotating hydraulic pulverizer, a hybrid productthat allows the operator to tackle both phases of demolition with onemachine, thanks to its unique characteristics. The continuous hydraulicrotation allows for perfect jaws functioning, thanks to the possibilityof reducing movements to a minimum, and therefore working with ahigh level of precision; the ample configuration of the jaws used onthis model, typical of standard demolition model, and the presenceof two inter-changeable and reversible blades for iron cutting in theframework, permit the FR Series to operate as a crusher with thesame efficiency.Marilyn Hydraulic Shears CS SeriesDesigned for modern industrial demolition sites that require significantcutting strength at considerable heights and for scrap metal and ironor similar material recycling professionals. Structural and aestheticimprovements have been introduced in the latest versions, seeking tooffer an increasingly reliable piece of equipment that caters for theneeds of the client/user. In order to help cutting the material at thetop, the shape of the interchangeable tip blade has been amended, thedimensions of the guide blade have been increased, the cylinder hasbeen installed in a backward position so as to provide total protectionfor the shaft and protection has been created for the blade screw holesso as to prevent wear. The design of the mouth and the positioning ofthe blades make it possible to obtain linear, clean cuts in the scrap metal,meaning that loading operations can be simplified and thus reducinghandling and transport costs.For further technical info about demolition, recycling and earthmovingattachments go to www.trevibenne.it.Trevi Benne has proved itselves as the no oneinternational supplier of real monster jaws, oversized hydraulic demolition and recycling attachmentsfor really heavy duty task. The picture to theright is showing one of the latest innovations, the20 ton heavy rotating pulverizer FR200, togetherwith some of its inventors at Trevi Benne.Visit us at Samoter5 - 9 Marzo 2008 • Pad. 7 - Stand B6Visit us at Conexpo11 - 15 Marzo 2008 • Blue Lot - B905TREVI BENNE S.p.A.Via A. Volta, 5 • 36025 Noventa Vic.naVicenza (VI) - ItalyPhone: +39 0444 760773 • Fax: +39 0444 861182www.trevibenne.it • info@trevibenne.it

Las VegaCONEXPO-CON/AGG,the major US eventfor the building andconstruction industry,targeting both the USmarket and an internationalaudience,will take place againin Las Vegas. On thefollowing pages moredetails on the showand PDi will alsocover the show onsite.The BIG US show is here again, CONEXPO-CON/AGG takingplace as usual in Las Vegas. Attendees at the 2008 CONEXPO-CON/AGG and co-located IFPE expositions will find the latestequipment and product technologies and innovations to helpsolve their business challenges. Both shows will feature new andexpanded education opportunities and a record amount of exhibitspace. Most importantly, show organizers are committed to continuingthe shows’ reputation for quality and service, to providea positive show experience for all attendees and exhibitors. Showdates as 11-15 of March, 2008 at the Las Vegas Convention Centreand CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008 and IFPE 2008 will be theindustry-gathering place in 2008 for construction and power transmissionprofessionals from around the globe. Advance registrationis already tracking ahead of the pace set for the last shows, held in2005, and more than 125,000 industry professionals are expectedto attend. They will shop for the latest equipment, products andservices; participate in targeted education sessions that increaseindustry knowledge; and network with peers and competitors toexchange ideas and information.On the Show FloorCONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008 exhibits now cover morethan 2.28 mft 2 (212,024 m 2 ), taken by nearly 2,000 exhibitors,while IFPE exhibits cover 127,000 ft 2 (11,798 m 2 ) taken by 400exhibitors.Show visitors will find the leading US and global manufacturersand service providers, ready to discuss product features andapplications to help attendees increase their productivity and theircompanies’ profitability.CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008, as in past shows, will haveexhibitors grouped into product-concentration areas to help attendeesmore easily find the products and companies they are mostinterested in. These product groupings are: aggregates, asphalt andcompaction, concrete, earthmoving machinery and attachments,engines and components, information technology, trucks, utilities,lifting (aerial and cranes), associations/industry events, drilling,safety and traffic, and trenching and shoring.The show has signed on 10 international exhibit pavilions,from Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Italy, Korea, Spain,Turkey and the United Kingdom.In terms of demolition and recycling equipment all of theinternational big players are attending as well as the majority of USmanufacturers of demolition and recycling equipment. In termsdiamond tools and concrete sawing and drilling equipment the start10 PDi• Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h

Concrete Polishing RP-31013S-19205Crush-All/RR Equip. C-4833Crusher Rental & Sa C-5656Daemo Engineering S-12028Diamond Blade Wareh. S-9339Diamond Products S-11329Diamond Z Manufact C-4517DICA S-9821Diteq Corp S-19234Doosan Infracore G-260Ingersoll Rand G-130Doppstadt US, LLC. S-8251Dust Control Techn GP-50034Dustless Technologies S-19341Dynapac C-5113E-Z Drill, Inc. S-8633Eagle Crusher Co. C-6135ErkatRP-34027Furukawa Rock Drill C-6113Gehl Company N-2601Geith See Ingersoll R G-130Getz Enterprises, LTD S-12431Giant Hydraulic Brea C-7255cGrindex Pumps C-5986Hagglunds Drives Inc. H-29027Hartl Powercrusher S-760bHyundai Constr. Equip. N-1341ICS, Blount Inc. S-656Indeco North America C-4823Ingersoll Rand G-130Italpunte USA Inc C-7005JCB Inc. G-160John Deere/Hitachi N-1541Keestrack C-6281Kobelco G-120Kobelco Cranes G-320Liebherr Constr. Equip. G-370Link-Belt Construc. G-240Meccanica Breganz. C-4061Metso Minerals Indu. C-5635Montabert G-130Moxy Trucks N-2541Multiquip Inc. C-4529, S-650New Holland Constr. G-120Okada America C-4332PR Diamond Products S-10739Promove srl C-7206Putzmeister America S-820Water Technology S-820Rhino Equipment H-27036Rubble Master B-966Sander Saws & Multi. S-650Sandvik Min. & Constr. C-6157,C-6345, S-512Sany Heavy Industry S-19011Socomec S.p.A. C-7001SSAB HARDOX Corp. C-4168Stihl Inc. C-4269Stow, div. of Multiquip C-4542TEREX Corporation G-200Tesab Engineering Ltd C-4858Toolgal USA Corp. GP-50344Tramac G-130Tramac Corporation S-792Trevi Benne B-905Volvo Const. Equi. G-134VTN Europe C-4468Vulcan Demol.Tools GP50141Wacker Corporation C-5055,Wirtgen Group S-500World Diamond Source S-10109Zato SRL H-2402312 PDi• Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c hEducation HighlightsEducation is an important component of the CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE show experience.The CONEXPO-CON/AGG education programme will offermore than 120 sessions delivered by industry experts with a focuson industry trends, case studies and “how to” application techniquesand strategies. The sessions are divided into 10 programme tracksto help attendees locate topics of most interest to them: aggregates,asphalt, concrete, construction project management, earthmoving,environmental/recycling, equipment management, management,personal development and safety.New for the 2008 CONEXPO-CON/AGG is a special freeprogramme on best practices for small fleet management on the lastday of the show. The programme will provide practical solutionsfor the specific fleet management needs of small business ownersspecializing in commercial, industrial and public construction.Also new for 2008 is an additional seminar of delivery methodsusing electronic technologies such as podcasts to extend the show’seducational value to attendees.Selected CONEXPO-CON/AGG education modules will beconducted with simultaneous translation into Portuguese, Spanishand Russian. Industry organizations will also offer certification andexamination programmes.Getting Around at the ShowsPre-show attendees can go online to map out their visit ahead of timeusing the shows’ interactive Virtual Trade Show, which includesan interactive floor plan of exhibits. Attendees can assemble apersonalized list of companies and products they most want tosee, thus maximizing their time onsite.Show management is working with the convention centreto configure exhibit areas for maximum convenience for attendees.The shows will be divided into product concentration areas,grouping similar products and companies. An expanded systemof interactive product locators will be on the show floor foradded convenience, searchable by company or product, and withseminar and meeting information also available. Fully staffedinformation stands will be set up throughout the show.Other show services will include an expanded, free shuttlebus system to transport visitors from hotels to and from theconvention centre, and an intra-show shuttle bus system willalso be expanded. A comprehensive International Trade Centrewill be available to provide additional assistance to internationalvisitors, with information in several world languages.For attendees who have not registered in advance, streamlinedregistration processes will include self-registration kiosks atthe shows and online registering during show days.International Visitor ServicesA substantial number of show visitors are expected to come fromoutside the United States.The shows will operate a comprehensive InternationalTrade Centre onsite, with services to include interpreters fluentin major world languages, message centres, phone/fax/e-mailaccess, meeting rooms and a lounge area. US Department ofCommerce representatives will be on hand to provide importand export counselling for interested attendees and exhibitors.There will also be a special international attendee registrationarea designed to serve the needs of the global visitor.As part of its official Show Directory, CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE will produce an Export Opportunities Guide(print and electronic versions available) for distribution onsiteand to US Commerce Department international posts. Theguide is designed to help attendees easily locate companiesinterested in doing business on a worldwide basis throughexport sales, agency relationships, distributor investment orjoint ventures.CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE are among a selectgroup invited to participate in the US Department of CommerceInternational Buyer Programme, which is assisting withbringing international visitors to the shows. Show managementencourages all international show participants who need visas toinitiate the application process well in advance of the show dates.More information is available on the show websites in the InternationalVisitors Section. Visitors who need a letter of invitationin support of their visa application can also find informationonline and a form to submit their request to show management.Information is also available online to assist attendees wishing toorganize or participate in international delegations.Industry SupportMore than 90 US, Canadian and worldwide trade associationsand allied groups are official supporting organizations ofCONEXPO-CON/AGG and/or IFPE, promoting the shows’value and bringing their memberships to the events. JoiningUS-based groups are international industry-related organizationsfrom Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Finland, Germany, India,Japan, Mexico, Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdomand Venezuela. A record 11 associations are holding annualconventions or board meetings at the shows, and in totalthe shows expect to host more than 300 meetings ofassociations and companies....wIndustry-Run Showsto Benefit the IndustryCONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE are shows run forand by the industry, with direction from industry companiesand associations. This management philosophy puts manufacturerand customer needs first and earmarks show revenues to

advance industry causes.CONEXPO-CON/AGG principal sponsors are the Associationof Equipment Manufacturers, National Ready Mixed ConcreteAssociation and National Stone, Sand and Gravel Associationwith the Associated General Contractors as sponsor.IFPE is co-owned by the National Fluid Power Associationwith AEM, NRMCA and NSSGA.www.conexpoconagg.com • www.ifpe.comTrevi Benne dedicatedto heavy dutyattachmentsThe Italian manufacturer Trevi Benne has long profiled itself as a strongdeveloper of really heavy duty hydraulic demolition and recycling attachments.The manufacturer has a very close relation to its customer whichis paramount in order to be able to suggest the right type of attachmentsfor particular needs in the heavy duty segment. Among Trevi Bennes list ofclients some of the world’s biggest demolition contractors can be found.Trevi Benne has a wide array of products but focus lies on hydraulicconcrete crushers, pulverisers, shears and sorting grabs. The company alsomanufacturers rotating crushing buckets as well as traditional buckets forexcavating and loading purposes.During 2007 Trevi Benne launched five new models which were HC50, HC 80, HC 120 and FC 180 reaching up to 5 tons in weight. Thefifth novelty were the impressive FR 200 which is a rotating pulverizerweighing more than 20 tons.“Our profiling towards really heavy duty attachments has taken shapeduring the last five years. And our investment in serving the world’s absolutelybiggest demolition contractors in terms of machinery has paid off.We have, with a close relation with our clients, been able to develop andprovide our clients with the type of equipment that make their work moreefficient, more cost effective and more competitive”, says Trevi BenneMarketing Manager Christian Tadiotto.The huge FR 200 weighs a bit more then 20.5 t and has a jaw openingof 2 m. The height of the attachments is over 4.5 m. It is equipped withtwo cylinders placed side by side that has a force of 350 t at the tip ofthe attachment. The first unit was delivered to a Spanish contractor to beused on a Liebherr 974. Same company has also acquired attachmentslike FR 70ND and FR 100N.Trevi Benne will be exhibiting at the Italian show Samoter in Veronaand the US show CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas.www.trevibenne.ite come!Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h • PDi 13

Above some pictures from CONEXPO-CON/AGG in 2005.Fintec 1440 to make USdebut at ConExpoConExpo will be the first worldwide show attended byFintec Crushers and Screens Ltd since it became partof Sandvik. The company will celebrate the eventwith the US launch of the Fintec 1440 track-mountedimpact crusher. The 1440 combines Fintec’s experiencein the design of mobile crushers with Sandvik’sleadership in the manufacture of high output impactcrushers for quarrying, demolition and recycling applications.Powered by a fuel-efficient Cat C-13 dieselengine, the Fintec 1440 is carried on a manoeuvrabletracked undercarriage and incorporates a SandvikPR301D impactor with a fluid clutch drive. Fed viaa two-deck pre-screen, the crusher is a four hammeropen-style rotor with a pair of hydraulically-adjustableimpact curtains that together deliver high outputs inmaterials including granite, slate, limestone, brick andasphalt. A relatively low weight of 49.8t and 15.5 min length in transport configuration, means the Fintec1440 is transportable in a single load, allowing it tobe readily moved and redeployed for maximumutilisation. Optional extras include a dolly unit, beltscales, and radio remote controls.The Fintec product range will also be representedby the 1107 and 542 models. The Fintec 1107track-mounted jaw crusher is mounted directly ontothe chassis via four pins. Hydrostatically-driven, thecrusher can be easily reversed to free blockages,while maximum clearances below the crushingchamber and along the discharge conveyor aidserviceability still further. Close side setting wedgeadjustment is hydraulically actuated, down to just 40mm in recycling applications.A comprehensive range of optional extrascombine to make the Fintec 1107 both versatileand durable. These include a central automaticlubrication system, belt protection plates belowthe crusher, Hardox wear plates on the hopperwalls and remote control options. The Fintec 542track-mounted mobile screen is designed for therecycling and contractor markets. Powered by aCat 3054C water-cooled diesel with an Engine ShutDown Protection System, the machine is carried on aheavy-duty tracked undercarriage and incorporates alarge capacity two-bearing screenbox with increasedscreening angle built into the bottom deck. Togetherwith a large screening surface area and long throwon the screenbox, this delivers enhanced screeningefficiency and throughput. The machine’s belt feederis fitted with a radio controlled tipping reject grid asstandard, while a folding access walkway around thescreenbox provides easy maintenance access.www.fintec.comNew Bobcat trackedloader and telehandlerat ConExpoAt ConExpo Bobcat will be showing a comprehensivedisplay from the company’s CompactEquipment and Attachment ranges, including thenew T320 compact tracked loader and V417VersaHandler TTC being shown for the first time atthe exhibition. The T320 model is a vertical lift pathloader offering a 1.455 t operating capacity, makingit the largest compact track loader manufactured byBobcat, and extending the range of compact trackloaders available from the company to six.Driven by a 70 kW liquid-cooled dieselengine, the new T320 is designed for increasedproductivity and greater attachment performance.The increased engine power, coupled with therugged rubber track system, also providesincreased output for tough pushing, digging andgrading applications. In addition, the track systemprovides extra traction, reduced ground pressureand low ground disturbance, with superior flotationto extend contractors’ work seasons. The machine’s457 mm wide rubber tracks produce just 4.2lb/in 2of ground pressure. The T320 has a lift height of3.277 m that follows a vertical lift path, allowing itto load trucks easily.The new Bobcat V417 VersaHandler TTC is thefourth model in the VersaHandler telehandler lineand the first to offer the Bob-Tach attachmentmounting system. Selected attachments for largeframeskid-steer loaders, compact tracked loadersand all-wheel steer loaders are approved for usewith the V417, providing advantages for customerswho already own a large-frame loader.www.bobcat.comThe Four BFsVersatile in its use and easy to handle, the fourmodels of bucketcrusher reduces production costsand advances recycling culture. One of the firsthydraulic excavators fitted with a jaw crusher wasMB Crusher’s BF 90.3 bucketcrusher. “Recyclingdebris and crushing on site are requirements thatcannot be disregarded by companies working in theconstruction, demolition and building sector as wellas in earthmoving in general,” says Guido Azzolin fromMB Crusher. “Nowadays our product is increasinglymore common. It is no longer niche or specialisedequipment, it is becoming standard for constructioncompanies.” MB Crusher has its headquarters inthe province of Vicenza, in Breganze. The applicationareas of this technology include demolition, building,excavation, special applications like breaking up ofvineyard soil and crushing of quarry material. Dueto their high production capacity, the buckets can beused on big and medium sites, doing away with thehire costs of machines fitted with a crusher. The bucketcrusherworks together with a tracked excavator thatis normally available on site. The transport costs ofthe bucketcrusher are negligible. Data gathered fromMB Crusher’s customers show that they consider it tobe useful for big and small jobs as ease of transportand very low costs make it useful also for crushingsmall quantities.Crushing without limitsMB Crusher has designed three models of bucketcrusher.After the success of the BF 90.3 model andin order to meet the requirements of a wide customerbase, three more models have been added. Theseare the BF 70.2, BF 120.4 and BF 60.1.The BF 60.1 weights 1.5 t and is recommendedfor excavators from 8 t to 14 t. The size of the crushedmaterial can be adjusted from 20 to 100 mm. Thebucket’s capacity is 0.5m 3 .The BF 70.2 weighs 2.25t and is recommendedfor excavators weighing from 14 to 20 t.The bucket’s capacity is 0.6m 3 and the size of thecrushed material can be adjusted between 20mmand 120mm.The BF 90.3 weighs 3.5t and is recommendedfor excavators weighing from 20t to 28t. Crushing isachieved by a jaw and the mouth aperture measures900 x 450mm. The bucket’s capacity is 0.75m 3 andsize of the crushed material can be adjusted between20mm and 120mm.The BF 120.4 weighs 4.9t kg and is recommendedfor excavators weighting up to 28t. Crushingis achieved by a jaw and the mouth aperturemeasures 1200x450mm. The bucket’s capacity is1m 3 and size of the crushed material can be adjustedbetween 20mm and 120mm.www.meccanicabregazese.com14 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h

Atlas Copco ProCare:High productivity atpredictable costsAtlas Copco ProCare is a system of service contractsfor hydraulic breakers warranting a maximumavailability of the equipment at predictable costs, theservices being tailored to customers’ needs andrequirements. The Atlas Copco ProCare conceptblends different servicing and maintenance tasksto a custom-made service package. Customersbenefit from:• a regular service according to the manufacturer’sspecifications to reduce the numberof unscheduled equipment downtimes,• preventive inspections to reduce the maintenance costs,• Atlas Copco and the service partners keep therequired infrastructure at the customer’s disposal so thathe can focus his attention on the core business,• a regular maintenance and service maintain the value ofthe hydraulic breaker and keep the resale value ata high level• an extension of the warranty of the main components.Three Atlas Copco ProCare contracts are on offer.These are the elementary service contract, whichcan be compared with an inspection contract, theservice contract plus devised for hydraulic attachmentssubject to normal wear and tear and thefull-service contract for large units operating underbackbreaking conditions. The latter contract hasfor example been devised for the world’s biggesthydraulic breaker, the HB 10000 ProCare in operationin the Oslo region where the railway line to Oslo’snew Gardemoen airport is being extended to shiftthe growing traffic volume from the road to the rail.The job requires some 71,000 m 3 of rock to beremoved over a distance of 900 m. The customerHegna Maskin AS from Notodden has to meet a tightschedule and is dependent on the productivity of hishydraulic breaker.“A valuable asset is the Atlas Copco ProCareTMcontract,” says Hegna Maskin AS proprietor andexcavator operator Jon Erik Hegna. “We have aclear idea of the operating cost of our equipmentand profit from the know-how of the Atlas Copcopeople who are planning and carrying out the serviceand maintenance.”The contract also offers a lot of advantages toAtlas Copco. “We are working proactively and theservice contract gives us the opportunity to planthe hydraulic breaker service in the most optimummanner,” says Atlas Copco Norway Business LineManager Tom Erik Larsen. “Because in the end it isin our own interest to secure maximum productivityfor our customers.”www.atlascopco.com/ctoAtlas Copco is extending its range ofhydraulic bulk pulverizers with the BP2100, which, weighing 2115 kg makesit suitable for carriers in the 18 to 27 tclass. The BP pulverizer’s strong pointis the secondary demolition and thecrushing and separation of reinforcedconcrete elements. The wide angularpulverizing jaw easily picks up debrisand offers a productivity benefit duringthe separation of rebar and concrete. Thestandard hydraulic rotation unit allowsthe BP 2100 to be easily and rapidlypositioned so that it can also be used forprimary demolition of ceilings and walls.www.atlascopco.comDustcontrolgoes high-techThe latest designs in dust suppression technologywill be on display at ConExpo. Dust ControlTechnology will feature two models in boothGP-50034, including the company’s flagshipDustBoss” DB-60 as well as the smallerDustBoss” DB-30. Both ducted fan unitsare designed specifically to optimize particlesize and velocity for maximum dust captureand control.The DustBoss DB-60 is built to handlethe big jobs, with a throw of more than 60m.The rugged design is capable of blanketing a1,950m 2 area with droplets that are 50-200microns in size, the optimum for effectiveparticle attraction and maximum dust/odourcontrol.A series of 30 specially designed brassnozzles atomize the water, which is thenlaunched by a 25 HP fan that generates850m 3 /min. Equipped with a10 HP booster pump to increasewater pressure as much as 10barfrom a 50mm supply hose, theDB-60 has an adjustable throwangle from 0-50°, and the oscillatinghead delivers40° of motion foroutstanding coverage.T h eunit cana l s obe outfittedwith a dosingpump to accommodate odourcontrol additives or surfactantsto further enhance binding ofdust particles. Additional optionsinclude explosion-proof motors andeven stainless steel or nylon nozzles forspecial applications. The design requires fanmaintenance just every five years, while theoscillating motor is lubricated for life.For smaller jobs, the DustBoss DB-30outperforms its size, capturing dust particlesAtlas Copco extendsits pulverizer rangemore effectively than many larger machines.Mounted on a movable carriage, the versatileunit has a 7.5 HP motor that generates 260m 3 /min. Like its bigger cousin, it features a ringof 30 specially designed brass nozzles thatatomize the water supply to droplets between50 and 200 microns in size for maximumparticle attraction.The ducted fan design has an adjustablethrow angle from 0-50° elevation and oscillatesup to 70°. With a reach of 100 feet (30 m), itdelivers exceptional coverage of a 510m 2 areafrom a standard 16mm garden hose. Becauseof its compact size, the DB-30 can be anextremely effective option for indoor locationsor confined spaces. The machine comes witha 38mm pre-filter with quick cam release foreasy access, and it can be set up to run potableor non-potablewa- ter. Options includesingle phaseor internationalmotors,explosionproofmotors,secondary filtersystem anddosing pump.Dust ControlTechnology is aleader in dustand odourcontrol solutionsfordemolition,construction,scrap and recycling applications. Thecompany’s DustBoss product linereduces labour costs, freeing up manpowerand using less water than hoses and sprinklers.Some customers have realized payback in aslittle as 6 months, netting annual cost savingsof more than $50,000.www.dustboss.comConExpoDebut forNew ExtecConExpo will be the first worldwide show attendedby Extec Screens and Crushers Ltd since it becamepart of Sandvik. The company will mark theevent with the US launch of the new Extec S-7mobile screen.The largest model in Extec’s S-Series, the S-7sets new standards in screening productivity. Themachine features the same Doublescreen designas the smaller S-4, S-5 and S-6 but boasts atriple-deck configuration together with an additionalside conveyor. Together with a large feed hopperwith optional double-deck vibrating grid and a setof extended conveyors, these features make theExtec S-7 the most productive mobile screen in itsclass the company claims. With a transport weightof 38.2 t, the Extec S-7 is powered by a DeutzBF4M 2012 diesel engine developing 74.9 kWthat meets or exceeds all known emissions regulations.The Extec S-6, which is 18 m long, utilisestwo independently-adjustable screen boxes thateach measure 3.048 x 1.524m to produce anexceptionally large screening area.Like the smaller S-6, the Extec S-7 is carriedon a large chassis that provides enhanced strengthand rigidity. A self-loading hydraulic bogie providesan independent transport capability without the needfor low loaders. To supplement the productivity andversatility of the Extec S-6, the unit is offered witha variety of optional extras including vibrating andtipping grids, mild steel hopper liners, overbandmagnet, reversible side conveyor, and dust suppressionsystem. Making an appearance at ConExpowill be the Extec C-12+, the latest version of thetrack-mounted jaw crusher. Building on the originalExtec C-12, the C-12+ is designed specificallyfor applications in quarries, demolition sites, andrecycling facilities.The Extec C-12+ has a working length of15.75 m and an operating weight of 46.38 t. It ispowered by a 261 kW Caterpillar C-9 diesel enginethat meets all known emission regulations. Theunit’s 1.2 x 0.75m feed opening and high speedcrushing capability allow the machine to operateat high throughput levels for optimum productivityand minimal bridging. As a further safeguard, theC-12+ is equipped with an overband magnet thatremoves tramp iron and reinforcing bar duringcrushing. The C-12+ will be joined on the standby an Extec E-7, a heavy-duty, track-mountedmobile screening and stockpiling system. Carriedon a sturdy, crusher-type chassis and featuring anadjustable heavy-duty hopper, double-plated apronfeeder, and adjustable incline heavy-duty screenbox with high throw and vibration characteristics,the E-7 is purpose built for arduous duties. Theseinclude the screening of heavy overburden at aquarry face, pre-screening and scalping, recyclingof construction and landfill waste, and separation ofcohesive aggregates.www.extec.eu16 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h

Allied-GatoAllied-Gator, Inc. salesand marketing managerMike Ramuncannot help but smilewhen he thinks aboutthe new 39,000m 2manufacturing facilitythat the companyis constructingas an expansion toits Youngstown, Ohio,headquarters in the US.Designed and built around Allied-Gator’s newest productiontechnologies and equipment, this major expansion willhelp accelerate the production of Allied-Gator’s line of hydraulicattachments including the patented MT Series Multi-Toolwhile also meeting the company’s exacting manufacturingstandards.“We focus on innovation”The company is even utilizing the MT Series Multi-Tool aroundthe construction site, performing tasks such as the precisioncuttingof rebar for use in concrete columns and foundations andthe separation and downsizing of foundation fill material.“We focus on innovation,” says Ramun. “We know thedemolition industry well and understand the ever-increasing pressureour customers face to improve efficiency and productivity. Soit makes sense that we apply the same approach to manufacturingour products. Everything we invest in the quality of our precisionmanufacturing processes pays off many times over in the performanceand durability our products provide in the field.”But while Ramun characterizes the new facility as being amajor leap in Allied-Gator’s manufacturing capabilities, it will notalter the values that have defined the company since it was foundedin 1973 by Mike’s father, company President John Ramunand grandfather, Mike Ramun. “As a family business, our reputationis very important to us,” he says. “From the compositionof our product line to our approach to development and testing,Allied-Gator does things differently than any other manufacturer.Customers who purchase our tools also benefit from our decadesof experience with heavy industrial tool design, our dedication tocontinual product improvement and innovation, as well as ourcommitment to offering a superior product.”Since Allied-Gator introduced the MT Series Multi-Tool linein 2001, customers have benefited from a wealth of versatility aswell. Available in 11 sizes from 360kg to 23.5t, customers canutilize the MT Series Multi-Tool with patented Allied-GatorQuick-Change Shear and Cracker/Crusher Jaw Sets onmachines ranging from skid steers and compacts to super-sizedexcavators. “Every time you give contractors another degreeof versatility, you’re saving them money and increasing theircapacities by giving them the ability to effectively competewhere they couldn’t before,” says Ramun.Tough demolition in AlaskaVersatility, not to mention reliability and durability, areparticularly critical in remote work locations, a fact thatproject manager of Anchorage, Alaska-based demolitioncontractor Coldfoot Environmental Ron Tharaldson knowsall too well.In Valdez, Alaska, Coldfoot used the MT Series Multi-Tool model MTR 20 to completely remove a large commercialfish processing plant as part of a waterfront redevelopmentproject. Once the plant’s massive steel structure was removedwith the Shear Jaw Set, Coldfoot immediately relocated thetool across town to demolish a 7,250m 2 , heavily reinforcedconcrete hospital structure with the Cracker/Crusher Jaw Setto make way for a new medical facility. Built following the1964 Alaskan earthquake, the existing hospital structure wasdesigned mostly of 610mm thick concrete floors, ceilings, andwalls filled with 32mm diameter rebar to more than withstandeven stronger earthquakes.Despite having a window of fewer than 120 days tocomplete both assignments, “the Allied-Gator MT helpedus eliminate several hundred man hours and at least 200machine hours, finishing the projects over one month aheadof schedule,” says Tharaldson, who credits the tool’s powerand his team’s ability to change jaws quickly and continually18 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h

’s expansionthroughout each project.Tharaldson adds that the MTR 20 and a single 25 t excavatorremoved and processed 8,774m 3 of concrete from thehospital site alone. “It was unbelievable,” he says. “Even withall that heavy concrete and rebar, we never even wore out ourfirst set of teeth on this tool.”While not all demolition projects take place in such extremeconditions, contractors are finding that adaptable tools are thekey to ensuring productivity. And that, Ramun says, is whatmakes the MT Series Multi-Tool so valuable. “The tool is predictable,smooth, and precise, and there’s always a surplus of powerto work with,” he says. “That allows contractors to get their workdone more efficiently, safeguard their operators from unnecessaryrisks, and keep maintenance costs to a minimum.”These MT features allow contractors to perform extremelyhigh-volume projects with surprisingly small equipment andcrews. For example, Eslich Wrecking Co., Canton, Ohio, wascontracted to completely strip out the interior of a 372,000m 2former Ford van plant in Loraine, Ohio, to make way for anindustrial warehouse centre. According to Matt Eslich, EslichWrecking’s Scrap Manager, speed and efficiency were crucialelements to the project, as each completed phase of the facilityis rented out by the building owner as storage space.Equipped with a third-member mounted MTR 10 on a6.7t mini excavator, two skid-steers, and one aerial lift for torchmen, the Eslich crew began to tackle the entire plant. Theysubsequently added a third-member MTR 15 on a 13.6t miniexcavator to double productivity. Although limited ceilingheights, emission restrictions, and fuel costs required Eslich touse his company’s smallest machines for the project, “the smallMTs cut all the double-walled channel iron and even the toolrail we used to have to torch,” he says. “Our operators are muchmore accurate because they don’t have to guess at what they arecutting; they can see it. The accuracy of this tool has enabledus to cut right to the bottom of the truss lines without twistingthe bar joist. These tools cut scrap clean, which has reduced ouramount of torching on this project by more than half.”Transitional timesThe MT Series Multi-Tool’s shearing and crushing capabilitieswill be especially important to contractors as more states andlocalities heighten their focus on recycling to reduce the amountof salvageable demolition materials being sent to landfills.“Many contractors are struggling with this issue, but it actuallyopens the door to some very attractive opportunities,” saysRamun. “Traditionally, contractors had to go out of their wayto process demolition materials to this degree, but contractorsusing the Multi-Tool find themselves preparing the materialsas they demolish. This results in safer and more controlleddemolition methods, more sellable products, and lowered costsfor hauling and land filling. That’s good for the environment,the community, and the contractor’s bottom line.”Ramun adds that materials recycling is but one of themany new operational challenges that demolition contractorswill have to contend with in the coming years. “Change isinevitable for everyone, which overall is good for the industry,”he says. “But we will soon reach the point where demolitioncontractors who use traditional methods will find it even harderto compete and perform effectively in the industry withoutthese new technologies.”The added capacity and production capabilities ofAllied-Gator’s new manufacturing facility will be instrumentalin helping demolition contractors address these and otherindustry challenges. Long-term plans call for adding evenmore specialized products designed to meet the increasingdemands of special demolition and heavy scrap recyclingapplications. “The Allied-Gator pipeline is full of new ideas,”says Ramun. “We’re looking forward to sharing the benefitsof our future products with demolition industry professionalsin the coming years.”www.alliedgator.comIs s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h • PDi 19

Decommissioning of“La Fieradi Milano”The huge decommissioningof Fiera diMilano has started.The project is performedby the temporaryconsortium containingthree of Italy’slargest demolitioncontractors, GeneralSmontaggi, CantieriModerni S.r.l. andDespe S.r.l..The former historical district of the Fiera di Milanodates back to 1923 and, following a number of enlargement,reconstruction and transformation works,redefines the entire area up to the inauguration of thenew buildings of the Portello in 1997.Huge project and short time frameThe surface currently required for decommissioningcovers an area of approximately 250,000 m 2 , of which80% is built up with various structures.The district is in a highly urbanized area, dominatedby six and seven storey buildings used for residential,tertiary and commercial purposes.Several areas of work are involved,including 150,000 m 2 of built-on area,an overall volume of approximately2,500,000 m 3 , the presence ofasbestos-contaminated materials,an estimated volume of rubble ofaround 350,000 m 3 , around 250,000m 2 of paving and significant amounts ofwaste materials of a various nature comingfrom the buildings. This all has to be done in theshortest possible time while ensuring full compliancewith existing legislation and reducing impact on thepopulation and traffic.20 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c hTemporarydemolition consortiumFor these reasons the largest Italiancompanies specialized in decommissioningof industrial areas, GeneralSmontaggi S.p.A., Cantieri ModerniS.r.l. and Despe S.r.l., joined forcesin a temporary consortium, to tacklethe project.The first issue was planning,encompassing all the problems suchas an assessment of environmentalliabilities, the identification of technologiesto safeguard the surroundingenvironment and workers’ health, adetailed planning of activities, coordinationamong the various playersinvolved and the management of thestaff on the decommissioning site.The operational phase was dividedinto selective clearance of the buildings andenvironmental remediation, demolition of buildingsand on-site recovery of resulting rubble.Selective clearance involved the removal of all thenon-inert materials. Such selection allows the recyclingof most of the waste materials, in compliance

with Italian legislation and the guidelines expressedin European Directives.The demolition phase was performed using traditionalsystems as well as explosives. On average 20machines of various sizes from 3 to 130 t were used andequipped with specific attachments. These includedhigh reach booms, concrete crushers, pulverisers, hydraulicbreakers, sorting grabs and steel shears. Dustsuppression was ensured by water fogging systemsusing a Fog Cannon, similar to an artificial snowmaking machine.Recycling directly on siteThe resulting rubble from the demolition was processedonsite using mobile crushers and recycled as crushedconstruction aggregate.The demolition was designed to allow recoverywhile reducing the impact on the workers and thesurrounding environment with the adoption of dustcollection systems and a series of dust and sound absorbingpanels along the perimeter of the site.For the most significant, complex and prestigiousurban regeneration project in Italy the choice has fallenon the Fiera Demolition Team, three of the most qualifiedand advanced companies on the national scene,General Smontaggi S.p.A., Cantieri Moderni S.r.l.and Despe S.r.l.www.generalsmontaggi.comwww.cmcantiereimoderni.itwww.despe.itFor the most significant, complex and prestigious urban regeneration project in Italy the choicehas fallen on the Fiera Demolition Team, i.e., the top-three, most qualified and advanced companieson the national scene: General Smontaggi S.p.A. that also made the project, Cantieri ModerniS.r.l. and Despe S.r.l..22 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h

Under water wire sawing in MexicoHusqvarna’s versatile wire saw, CS2512, is used to saw concrete foundationsfor a 400m long pier, destroyed byhurricane Wilma.The hurricanes that hitNorth and Central Americahave provided a greatdeal of work for theconstruction industry. InCozumel, Mexico, Husqvarna’sversatile wiresaw, CS 2512, has beenused to saw concretefoundations for a 400 mlong pier, destroyed byhurricane Wilma in theautumn of 2005.On the CS 2512 (left), the drive wheel is located on the outputside of the machine so that slack in the wire never occurs inthe machine even when the feeding power is low. The adjustablepressure valve provides accurate control of the sawingoperation and superior performance.Above Professional divers are monitoring the sawing, while one person remains on the pier and runs the wire saw.At the end of 2006 Husqvarna Construction Products was contactedby Mexican company SSA to help find the right tools and equipmentto clean up after Wilma had demolished one of the piers at Cozumel,an island in the Caribbean Sea off the eastern coast of Mexico’s YucatánPeninsula. Tourism is the main income of Cozumel, and the400 m long pier is to be reconstructed without disturbing the cruiseship traffic. “The concrete is being cut into 40 t blocks which arelifted by a pantone crane,” says Husqvarna Construction ProductsUS product manager Johan Ekström. “The demanding work isdone by divers at a depth of more than 20 m and is carried out atnight, when there are no ships at the pier.”“Wire sawing best option”The alternative to cutting the concrete would be to crush it whichwould end up on the sea bed and need to be removed. The equipmentselected by the company responsible for the cutting workCobusa was the Husqvarna CS 2512 wire saw. “The CS 2512 is atleast 30% more efficient than a traditional wire saw, thanks to itsmagazine capacity, which allows for 12 m of wire to be stored. It’salso very versatile and easy to set up,” says Cobusa vice presidentAlberto Esquitin.His team was completelynew to wire sawing so trainingwas necessary. “The on sitetraining was very valuable, itmade us feel comfortable withthe equipment, knowing thatHusqvarna fully supported us,”says Alberto Esquitin.Every day, after the cruiseships left the harbour, theCobusa team set to work. Aftertwo hours of rigging, sawingTalk about on site training.Johan Ekström fromHusqvarna took divinglessons in order to helpout on the project. Herehe does thumbs up for thefirst wire saw cut.A lot of preparations are required asthe sawing is done under water. Noelectricity is needed on the site thanksto Husqvarna’s Smart Box, with remotecontrol connected to the PP 3030 dieselpower pack.begins. Two divers monitor the sawing, while one person, remainson the pier to run the wire saw and stay in contact with the diversby camera and microphone. The total area to be cut was estimatedto be about 2500 m 2 . “We make one cut every night, which is about12 m 2 . So far, we have delivered two wire saws and the wire, C 760to Cousa. When the work is finished in spring 2008, more than 500m of wire will have been used.” says Johan Ekström.Sawing with diamond wire is the most efficient way to removelarge concrete constructions such as foundations and bridges, orto make holes in thick walls. The big advantage of wire sawing isthat there is basically no limit to the depth that can be cut. Anotheradvantage is that the noise level is reduced considerably.The Husqvarna CS 2512, in combination with the hydraulicunit PP 455 E, is a powerful and easy to use wire saw. It can handlevery large jobs while, at the same time, being sufficiently compactand mobile to handle smaller jobs. It can be used for a wide range ofapplications, both on the ground or mounted on walls. On the CS2512, the drive wheel is located on the output side of the machineso that slack in the wire never occurs in the machine even when thefeeding power is low. The adjustable pressure valve provides accuratecontrol of the sawing operation and superior performance. Themachine is easy to rig and many cuts can be made directly withoutexternal pulley wheels.The concrete is being cut into 40 t blocks which are liftedwith a pantone crane. The demanding work is done bydivers at a depth of more than 20 m.24 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h

15 skid-steersfor demolitionMaria Leima Brokk operator at PP Drill & Cut.The world’sonly femaleBrokk operator?Maria Leima had been working as a shop assistantfor almost 20 years. Now she is working as anoperator at PP Drill & Cut in Gävle, Sweden. A bigchange, but Maria Leima is very satisfied. “I havealways liked machines and got the chance to trainas a machine operator. I do not regret that. Today Iam one of the team and have a great, responsibleand challenging job.”Working as a shop assistant demands longworking days and can often be poorly paid. Asa result Maria decided to look at changing herprofession. She has always liked machines andoften thought she would enjoy working with them.She decided to go to the jobcentre to see if therewere any vacancies and as a result she appliedfor and was accepted to train as a machineoperator. This training took a year. During the yearshe learned how to operate various machines,from a mini excavator to a bucket loader. Mariaenjoyed the training because she learned boththe practical and theoretical sides of working withmachinery. During her practical training she heardof a firm called PP Drill & Cut, where she is nowpermanently employed.Favourite is the Brokk 90Maria Leima almost always drives Brokk machines,her favourite being the Brokk 90.This is becauseit is small and flexible as well as being strong andcapable of handling a lot of different demolitiontasks. She enjoys being an operator as eachday is so different. PP Drill & Cut carry out manydemolishing jobs in different places in centralSweden, so as an operator work is normally amaximum of one week at each site.When asked if working with this equipment isheavy work, Maria does not find this to be the caseand has only once had to ask for help. At timesthere is pressure in the job and that is when anexperienced operator is required. She works underthe same conditions as male colleagues and theyare happy to work alongside her, as she knowshow to handle a machine. To begin with she feltpressure to prove herself and to be better than hermale colleagues, but she no longer feels the need26 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c hto do this. Maria handles the everyday care of themachine and the service department at PP Drilland Cut take care of the major services.Demolishing work requiresthought as well as actionThe demolition business is sometimes considereda hazardous and dirty business, but this is changingslowly. Surely around the world as industry isaware of this and is working towards improving inthese areas due to demands from governmentsand from clients. Another important step towardimproving this is educating operators to meethigher standards. Working on different demolitionjobs demands an operator who has the capabilityto cope with a wide range of different situations, toavoid mistakes. The Brokk robots cope well withthese situations, as well as saving time, money, andso as a result working conditions have improved.Maria recommends that other women considera job in the demolition business, as it requiresthought as well as action!www.brokk.comName: Maria LeimaAge: 37Hometown: Gävle, SwedenFamily: Husband and two children,age 11 and 13 years oldOccupation: Brokk operator atPP Såg & Borr AB(Drilling & Cutting Company)PP Drill & Cut works with demolishing, drillingand cutting. The company was founded 1983by Pelle Palmqvist and the head office is situatedin Gävle in the middle of Sweden. They alsohave two subsidiaries in neighbouring towns.Over the years the company has developed acomprehensive knowledge of all the differenttypes of demolition, drilling and cutting jobsand can as a result of this experience offer theirclients a wide range of machines. The companyhas 12 Brokk machines with a scope of differentattachments depending on what kind of work theclient wishes. PP Drill & Cut have 45 employeesincluding Maria Leima.One of the UK’s leading demolition companies,Squibb Demolition, based at Barking inEssex, has expanded its operations with thepurchase of 15 new skid-steer loaders fromBobcat. Already in use at some of the 25demolition projects currently being carried outby Squibb Demolition around the country, thenew Bobcat skid-steers were specified andsupplied by compact loader and attachmentspecialist, Versatile Equipment Limited, ofSouthfleet in Kent.The Bobcat skid-steers being used bySquibb Demolition comprise a mixture ofcompact 463 and S130 models suited tothe confined space work found in demolitionand other areas of building and construction.All the skid-steer loaders bought by SquibbDemolition are working on solid tyres, with theS130 models equipped with industrial grapplebuckets and the 463 machines using standardbuckets. Both sizes of machine are being usedto gather and collect demolition spoil and loadthe waste into large containers on the SquibbDemolition sites.The 463 and S130 models are part of acomplete range of Bobcat skid-steer loaderscovering operating weights from 1301 to 3821kg and rated operating capacities from 329 to1400 kg. As well as compactness, the otheraspects of Bobcat skid-steers that contributeto their high manoeuvrability are their ability toturn around in their own length and fast cycletimes. They can do more work in less timethan it takes conventional material-handlingequipment. In addition, with controls that allowfor precise movements, even in the tightest ofspaces, Bobcat skid-steers ensure safe, efficientoperation at all times in areas inaccessibleto traditional machines.“The Bobcat skid-steer is a tried andtested machine which meets the exactingrequirements found on our demolition sites,which are among the biggest in the UK,” saysSquibb Demolition Plant Manager Dawn Power.“After years of hiring all our machines in, wehave purchased the new Bobcat skid-steers aspart of a drive to increase our self-sufficiencyand to increase our control over costs. We areaiming to provide over 70% of our needs fromour own internal fleet in the future.”Squibb Demolition has also formed its owninternal tool hire operation, which includes theBobcat skid-steers in the fleet, and Gary Hindlehas joined the company as Small Plant Managerwith responsibility for this area.A prominent member of the NationalFederation of Demolition Contractors, SquibbDemolition can trace the company’s rootsback to 1948, when the founder, Harry TSquibb, started the business for the demolitionand clearance of large areas of East Endtenements after the Second World War. Duringthe intervening years, the company continuedto expand and early in 2008, will celebrate its60th anniversary.Harry Squibb’s son, Leslie, joined thecompany in 1969 and is the present Chairman,whilst his son, who is also called Leslie, is nowManaging Director. In line with family tradition,1995 saw the addition of Westley Squibb.Westley joined the company straight fromschool and gained experience in all aspects ofdemolition, culminating in his elevation to theBoard of Directors in 2001.The wealth of experience available atSquibb Demolition allows the company to takeon any project including those incorporating theuse of explosives and the controlled collapseof structures as well as façade retention, tospan a wide range of locations from city centreoffice blocks, petrochemical installations, carmanufacturing plants and gas distribution sitesto airport terminals.www.bobcat.com

Samoter inThe internationalshow Samoter in Verona,Italy is back againwith a strong line upof exhibitors. But withConexpo-Con/Agg inLas Vegas starting twodays after Samoterfinishes it might damagethe outcome ofthe show a bit.It is time again for the Italian show Samoter, considered the mostinternational of all Italian shows for the building and constructionmachinery industry. Numerous activities are scheduled forthe 2008 edition of SAMOTER. Besides the show in itself theseinclude Samoter specials, press days, seminars and round tablesbringing markets & companies even closer together.Easy access to the show sectorsSamoter specials are dedicated to individual trade sectors such asearth moving, concrete, road building, drilling, crushing, hoisting,vehicles and components. Every single sector is differentiated ingraphic terms to help visitors and exhibitors identify their pointsof interest. Graphic symbols and colours to facilitate recognitionidentify all eight sectors. Theme days dedicated to every sectorwill join theme-related itineraries through events, seminars andconventions.An impressive calendar of seminars and meetings will tackletopics of major current interest, such as discussions focusing onsafety on building sites, tunnels, underground works and problemsaffecting the production systems in the concrete value chain. “Securityin building sites” is also the main theme of three analyticalround tables held in Bari in May 2007, Rome November 2007and during Samoter.The event will also highlight communication through thePress Days dedicated to Italian and international journalists invitedto attend presentations of innovation on show. The ExhibitionCentre also offers visitors and journalists the chance to see vehiclesand machinery in action in the specific demonstration area.Several patronagesSamoter boasts patronage by the European Committee of SiteMachinery Manufacturers’ Associations, the Ministry of Infrastructuresand the Ministry of International Trade and is one of themost important promotional showcases in this production sector.It is viewed as one of the main indicators in assessing the state ofhealth of the economic universe, both in Italy and abroad.Samoter also enjoys the patronage of the NationalBuilders Association, Technical-Economic Pre-CastConcrete Association, Consiglio Nazionale dei Geologi,Galleries’ Italian Society, Italian Association of RoadAsphalt Bitum and trade associations such as ItalianAssociation of lifting, elevation and handling systems,National Association of Automobile IndustriesNational Machinery Trade Federation, Earthmoving machinery manufacturers and Unionof Building, Road, Mining and RelatedMachinery Manufacturers.As of 1993, the exhibition hasbeen one of the main meeting placesfor technological innovation andscientific research. Samoter isa three-yearly event in alternatingwith other majorEuropean exhibitions,in order to rationalisethe show offeringas precisely requestedbyCECE andthe thousands of producers represented by this Committee.High expectation for 2008 showThe expectations for the Samoter show are high. The list of exhibitorscontains all the big names as well as several smaller andmore niched players. Also Samoter in 2005 was a considerablesuccess. More than a thousand exhibitors, up 15% comparedwith 2002, including 306 foreign exhibitors from 36 countries,also a 15% increase compared with 2002, were present in an areaof almost 105,000 m 2 .The most important companies took part in the exhibition,including Komatsu, CNH, Volvo, Caterpillar, JCB, Hitachi,Liebherr, Cifa, Iveco, Scania, Daimler-Chrysler, Man, Marini -Bomag, Sim - Gruppo Ammann, Berco, Italtractor, Merlo, Bosch28 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a- r y - Ma r c h

VeronaRexroth Spa and Bernardi Impianti International, as well as theattachment suppliers like Trevi Benne, Cat Work Tools, VTNEurope, Mantovanibenne, Indeco, Atlas Copco, Montabert,Sandvik, Socomec, Italdem, Promove, Idromeccaninca, MeccanicaBreganzese and many more. Also the mobile recyclingsuppliers were well represented with names like Rubble Master,OM-Track, Bainoni, Guidetti, Hartl Powercrusher, Rockster, etc.All these names can be found in the 2008 edition of Samoter.www.samoter.comUseful information forSamoter 2008Date: 5 - 9 March 2008Timetable: 9.00 - 18.00Trade event only for the building and construction industry in general.Entrance free: EUR15.00 Single entranceSubscription: EUR 5,00 5 entrancesDiscount: EUR 7.00 - persons accompanying the disabled,children 6-12 years, university students (on presentation of universityregistration document)Discount operator subscriptionsEUR 7.00 - 5 entrances, only for exhibitors and their representatives,dealers, staff, etc. (Form 1 Services Folder)Print@HomeEUR 7,00 - single entrance following credit card payment or couponpresented at ticket office, directly through the site www.samoter.comParkingCompared to the last Samoter, car parking places for exhibitors andvisitors have been expanded with a new area increasing total capacityto more than 14,000 cars.TransportationA free shuttle bus will operate at Valerio Catullo International Airportand Verona Porta Nuova RailwayStation taking visitors to Samoter2008 directly to the Exhibition Centreentrances. On Saturday and Sunday,shuttle buses will also serve the parkingarea at the Stadium.Verona also have a great night lifewith a lot of tourist attractions. Whynot visit the antique roman VeronaArena or the Romeo and Juliettebalcony in the old part of the city.Exhibitors in terms ofdemolition and recycling equipmentat SamoterALLU FINLAND OYATLAS COPCO ITALIA S.p.A.ATLAS COPCO ITALIA S.p.A. - IRMAIRBAIONI CRUSHING PLANTS S.p.A.BOBCAT EUROPECANGINI BENNE S.r.l.CATERPILLARCATERPILLAR INC.CATERPILLAR INC.CATERPILLAR SARLCOMEC S.p.A.CORAZZA S.r.l.CORIMAG S.r.l.CORMIDI S.r.l.CUTS DIAMANT S.r.l.DEMOTER S.r.l.DOOSAN INFRACORE EUROPE S.A.DSB MASCHINENBAU GmbHDYNASET OYEDILGRAPPA S.r.l.EICKHOFF BERGBAUTECHNIK GmbHERKAT GmbHEUROBENNE S.r.l.EUROCOMACH (SAMPIERANA S.p.A.)EURODEM S.r.l.EUROMACH S.r.l.EXTEC SCREENS AND CRUSHERS LIMITEDFAST VERDINI S.p.A.FINLAY HYDRASCREENS LTDFINLAY ITALIANA di SERGIO PORRO & C. S.a.s.FURUKAWA CO. LTD.GEHL EUROPE GmbHGUIDETTI S.r.l.GÖLZ Ges.m.b.H.HAMMER S.r.l.HARTL ANLAGENBAU GmbHHINOWA S.p.A.HITACHI CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY (EUROPE) NVHTC SLIP SYSTEMHYDRA S.r.l.HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES EUROPE N.V.IDROBENNE S.r.l.IDROMECCANICA ITALIANA S.r.l.INDECO IND S.p.A.INGERSOLL RAND CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIESITALDEM OFFICINE GIORDANO S.r.l.ITALPUNTE S.r.l.KEESTRACK N.V.KOMATSU EUROPE INTERNATIONALKOMATSU ITALIA S.p.A.KOMATSU LTDKORMANN ROCKSTER RECYCLER GmbHKUBOTALABOUNTY A PRODUCT GROUP OF THE STANLEY WORKSLIEBHERR HYDRAULIKBAGGER GmbHLIEBHERR ITALIA S.p.A.MANTOVANIBENNE S.r.l.MECCANICA BREGANZESE S.r.l.MESSERSI’ S.p.A.NEUSON KRAMER BAUMASCHINEN AGOFFICINE MECCANICHE DI PONZANO VENETO S.p.A.PDi MagazinePILOT CRUSHTEC LTDPOWERSCREEN INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION LTDPROMOVE S.r.l.RAMMIT S.p.A.REV S.r.l.ROSSI GRUPPI ELETTROGENI S.r.l.ROTAIR S.p.A.ROTARY POWERROZZI S.p.A.RUBBLE MASTER - HMH GmbHSAMEP TOOLSSANDVIK SNC BREAKERS LAHTISOCOMEC S.p.A.STANLEY HYDRAULIC TOOLSTEREX ITALIA S.r.l.TEREX-CEDARAPIDSTEREXLIFT S.r.l.TEREX-PEGSON LTDTREVI BENNE S.p.A.TRIMMER S.r.l.VOLVO CE ITALIA S.p.A.ZATO S.r.l.Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h • PDi 29

Compact Bobcat newsat Samoter 2008The importance of the Samoter 2008 Exhibitionwill be reflected by the large display of Bobcatcompact loader, excavator, telehandler andattachment products at the Verona ExhibitionCentre from 5-9 March 2008. Visitors to theBobcat stand 213/214 will have somethingnew to see in every area of the range of compactequipment produced by Bobcat, whichthis year celebrates the 50th anniversary ofthe compact loader.The display of Bobcat skid-steer andcompact tracked loaders, several equippedwith features such as advanced controls, deluxecontrol panels and the Power Bob-Tach attachmentmounting system, will be complementedby a matching display of Bobcat excavatorsfrom micro-excavators under 1 t to the largest12.5 t 444 midi-excavator model.The new Bobcat S100 skid-steer loaderwill be shown for the first time at Samoter. TheS100 is equipped with a full-comfort cab andthe electronic controls and instrumentation onthe S100 are claimed to be the most advancedon the market.With an operating weight with bucket of just1.8t, the S100 offers a rated operating capacityof 453 kg and a tipping load of 907 kg. Thecompact dimensions of 1.878 m and widthof 1.182 mm allow the S100 to manoeuvreefficiently in confined spaces.The heated cab on the S100 is one of thedeluxe options available on Bobcat skid-steer,compact tracked and all-wheel steer loaders.The S100 and the other compact loader modelsat Samoter will feature other options, suchas the Power Bob-Tach system, which helps tospeed up the process of changing attachments,simply by pressing a switch inside the cab.The new Bobcat T2250 telehandler, thesmallest model in the range, offers featuresand benefits of the skid-steer loader, articulatedwheeled loader and telehandler in onemachine. To meet the needs of a wide rangeof applications, the T2250 can be equippedwith either of two quick-change attachmentmounting systems. These are the conventionalcarriage or the Bob-Tach system used on allBobcat compact loaders. Equipped with theBob-Tach system, in addition to pallet forks,grapples and buckets, the T2250 can mountand use a wide variety of other attachments,such as the sweeper, rotary broom, auger, snowV-blade and rotary snow blower.Designed and tested to the level of aloader, the T2250 provides all the attributesexpected of a compact job site telehandler,combining manoeuvrability, agility, and speedwith a rated lift capacity of 2.2 t and a maximumlift height of 5.2 m. With a height of 1.97m,width of 1.8m and length, without attachment,of 4.19m, the 4.5 t T2250 is as compact asBobcat’s largest skid-steer loader models andyet offers a loading performance comparableto that of an equivalently sized articulatedwheeled loader.At Samoter, Bobcat will launch a new manplatform attachment mounted on the company’slargest 17m T40170 telehandler model. TheEC approved man platform expands the rangeof attachments for Bobcat telehandlers and isapproved for use on the three largest modelsin the range, the 12 m T35120SL MP, 14 mT40140 and 17 m T40170 telehandlers.The new man platform is easy to use andincorporates a number of features resulting inenhanced safety, increased productivity andexcellent reliability. The man platform can beexpanded quickly from a starting width of 2.4 mto its full width of 4 m in just 10 seconds.www.bobcat.comHeavy Duty fromMantovanibenneThe Italian Company Mantovanibenne willbe present at Samoter exhibiting someof its products, including the MultisystemMS130, which is 4.3 m high and has a jawopening of 2.5 m.The MS130 equipment allows a reductionin work time thanks to the jaw openingthat allows it to demolish foundation plinths,columns and piles with the advantage of beingable to work in urban centres reducingenvironmental impact.Dues to its success, the MBI engineershave used the experience to create a newbig crusher, the CR100, the biggest thatMantovanibenne has ever produced. It issuitable for 90 to 130 t excavators, and hasa height of 4 m and jaw opening of 2 m. It isideal for primary demolition and representsthe latest technology for the best efficiencyand quality of work.Mantovanibenne will also present thenew MCP and RP models from the lineof pulverizers with fixed and rotatingcapability. They will be equipped with aninterchangeable jaw that can be adapted tothe type of work. Mantovanibenne will alsoshow the SH eagle line presented in differentmodels, together with buckets, quickcouplers, and pile breaker and grapples.www.mantovanibenne.com30 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h

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Breaker andcompactors fromIdromeccanicaAt Samoter, Idromeccanica Italiana will display awide range of breakers including the “M” series,which are for use on every type of excavator.This range matches the newest machines beingequipped with pressurized oil systems meaning thatthey are able to tolerate counter-pressure other thanbeing able to work with a small amount of oil. The“M” series is being further enlarged as the breakersItalian firm Promove will present at Samotertwo new models of hydraulic breakers: XP70,the baby hammer designed to fit 800 kg classof miniexcavators, which is becoming more andmore popular, and XP1000, the new all-rounderto fit excavators from 12 to 22 tons.Constant development attitude is the mainreason of PMV’s success and the mother ofall their new machines. This hammer sharesmany of the features of the XP series likeblank-firing prevention system, no-accumulatorand no-diaphragm system for high reliabilityand easy maintenance, silenced casing, highback pressure allowed. This last concept helpsthe installation of the hammer on very smallmachines, avoiding all the job to realise a lowpressure backline on the hydraulics of theexcavator. Today many of the hammer hydrauliccircuits come from the manufacturer and veryoften have the back line pressurised (10-15 bar),consequently the low back pressure hammerscannot be fitted without further costs and workon the machine.It will be the right friend for all the small activities,in civil works, gardening, indoor demolitionand digging and similar applications, with excellentproductivity and reliability, and absolutely lowmaintenance requirements.XP1000, another new product, will fill thegap between XP800 and XP1200. Competitorsin this range have full compliance with all themachines on the market, model by model, so itwas necessary to cover the distance with this newmodel, lighter than XP1200 but with the sameperformances and features. It is designed sharingsame technical advantages of other XP mid-sizeand large hammers, including auto-greasingsystem, frequency vs. energy adjustment valveand underwater ready.Furthermore, Promove looks at the future ofdemolition developing bigger demolition tools forbigger jobs and to fit large excavators (80-130tons). Aware about difficulties of this segmentof the market, Promove wants to be among theare also featured by a simple design, which makesservicing easy. Among the compactors, the newC910 compactor will be exhibited. The 900kgcompactor is suitable for machines up to 20 t.Samples of non-original spare parts for the mostimportant breakers on the local and internationalmarket will be shown.www.idromeccanica.comTwo new breakersfrom Promovemarket leaders in the demolition attachmentsbetting on high performance and, most important,outstanding reliability of its equipment.Shortly, the new hammer XP7000 will beheavily tested. It is a 7 t hammer to fit excavatorsfrom 80 to 130 t, that will perform with an energyof 15000 joule on a 210 mm tool.About PromovePromove manufactures hydraulic hammers anddemolition crushers for using in quarrying, tunnelling,road construction, civil engineering, major demolition(including underwater) and construction works.The range of attachments include breakers tofit excavators up to 60 t with features like high backpressureallowed, blank-firing prevention system,speed/energy setting valve, square-section cylinder,auto-greasing pump.Multi-processor crushers feature easily interchangeablejaws to cover all primary and secondarydemolition and metal cutting application with one tool.Further to high performance and top-class reliability,fast deliveries, technical support and spare partsavailability are key factors at Promove.Generally, all models are available for fast shipment,while wide inventory of components allow quick shipmentof all spare parts for Promove attachments.www.pmvpromove.itTechnical specification XP70:• Weight65 kg• Tool diameter40 mm• Flow rate8-18 l/min• Working pressure 120 bar• Max Back pressure 25 bar• Frequency850-1700 bpm• Energy class120 joule• Machine weight 0.7-1.5 tTechnical specification XP1000:• Weight1000 kg• Tool diameter110 mm• Flow rate90-120 l/min• Working pressure 160 bar• Max Back pressure 25 bar• Frequency350-800 cpm• Energy class2800 joule• Machine weight 12-22 tVisit PDi Magazineat Samoter 2008Centroservizi Arena - stand 29More than 60Caterpillarmachines atSamoter 08Under the theme of “Your Success. Our Commitment,”Caterpillar, together with its Italiandealers CGT and MAIA, will display more than 60machines at Samoter. These include skid-steerloaders, multi terrain loaders, mini-excavators,wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, telehandlers,excavators, articulated trucks, motor graders,track-type tractors, paving products as well asrelated work tools. In particular, new productsinclude the 312D small hydraulic excavator,TH255 telehandler, 928Hz small wheel loader,AP600D paver and CB32 compactor. Manymore new products will be on display for thefirst time in Europe.Other features of the Cat stand:• A customer support area will feature informationabout Cat and dealer service capabilitieson topics such as wear parts, hydraulics, powertrain, Product Link equipment managementsystem and AccuGrade machine control andguidance products.• A dedicated safety area ‘Safely home.Everyone. Every day.’ will focus particularly onoperator comfort and safety at the job site.* The Cat Rental Store area will featureinformation about our global rental network aswell as our Italian presence. Both Caterpillarand non-Caterpillar branded products will bedisplay in the area.The outdoor section will feature a fulllinemachine demonstration with covered,grandstand-style seating for 420 viewers. Thedemonstration will run several times a day. Ahospitality area with a view of the demonstrationarea will be available for Cat customers who areaccompanied by a dealer representative.www.cat.comNew rangeof rotatingcrushers fromVTN EuropeVTN Europe will be launching a newrange of 360° hydraulic rotation crushersat Samoter. The eight-model ‘FP’range weighs between 1.2 and 7.5 t andfeature interchangeable tips for maximumflexibility. The cylinder is reverse mounted,which eliminates the need to install thetraditional guard, and as a result, saysthe company, the stem is even more effectivelyprotected against damage causedby foreign objects.www.vtneurope.com32 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h

Strong line up fromCat Work ToolsCaterpillar Work ToolsB.V. will showcase atSamoter 2008 an impressiveline of productsin conjunction withthe Italian Caterpillardealers CGT and MAIA.Caterpillar work toolsare designed to functionas an integral partof the machine and toprovide the best possibleperformance ina particular application.All work tools areperformance-matchedto Cat machines.34 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h“This will be a great opportunity for us to showcase thestrengths of our products for a variety of applications includingdemolition, recycling and block handling,” said David BecktelCommercial Manager Caterpillar Work Tools. “Caterpillar’svertical integration allows us to design tools and machines towork together and provide the best solution for our customers”.Work Tool products being displayed at the Caterpillarbooth (Hall B6) include:S365B scrap shearThe S365B hydraulic scrap metal shears works with optimumspeed and precision. Because the shears can turn 360°clockwise and anti-clockwise,the ideal cutting position canbe obtained without movingthe machine. The S365B shearhas a very high force-to-weightratio. The size of the jaw iscompletely tuned to the cuttingforce of the shears, ensuringpowerful cutting performanceand long life. The shears aresuitable for boom- or stickmounting.The well-designedjaw construction means thatyou can work quickly, preciselyand easily. The distancebetween cutting edges can beeasily and simply adjusted. Thisensures the maximum cuttingforce for all jobs.The solid construction ofthe S365B, combined with thespecial attention that has beengiven to protecting the variouscomponents, guarantees uninterruptedwork and ensuresincreased productivity for youwith minimal operational costs.GSH20 B orange peel grappleCaterpillar’s scrap-metal multi-blade grapples are designed toprovide maximum productivity for almost every application.Caterpillar has incorporated many wellthought out detailsin this series that make these grapples stronger and moredependable than ever. Each grapple is manufactured fromdurable and wear-resistant materials, and is standard equippedwith a hydraulic rotator. The GSH series is specially designedfor excavators of between 15 and 50 tons, and for Materialhandling (MH) machines between 20 and 60 tons.The GSH-B series is designed to handle all applicationneeds; processing scrap metal, steel girders, car wrecks, as wellas waste in recycling plants and stones at building sites. Thecontractor has a choice of models with open, semi-open, narrowand closed shells. All are equipped with a unique systemthat protects the hydraulics by integrating them into the shells.What’s more, the hydraulic components are accessible via acover, which makes this grapple series very easy to maintain.G310 B and G315 B multi-grappleFor the best demolition and recycling results the contractorhave to use the best equipment. The Caterpillar demolitionand sorting grapple G300 B series is especially designed fordemolition and recycling tasks. Select the G300B with shellswith bars for demolition, and use the closed shell version forrecycling, as this is more suitable for loading and unloadingbecause of their smooth interiors.The G300B series has fewer components, so it is easy tomaintain. It is available in a wide range of models and offersalmost unlimited application options: excellent for strippingany kind of construction; selective demolition; sorting buildingand demolition waste, paper or rags; clearing buildingsites; and unloading and loading containers.MP15 and MP20- Multi-processorCaterpillar’s hydraulic demolition shears series enables theoperator to handle virtually any demolition and reduction jobsimply by using the basic yoke and a choice of six availablejaw sets. These demolition shears are compact and light inconstruction, yet incredibly strong. By mounting the yoketo the excavator arm one can achieve maximum reach; theoperator don’t even have to disassemble the stick. The yoke’sstrong swivel provides a continuous 360° rotation which, incombination with the bucket cylinder, allows one to carry outthe demolition job quickly and precisely from any angle.

The versatility of this Caterpillar demolition shears seriesalso adds to its low cost of ownership and efficiency. Thecontractor only have to buy the basic equipment and expandthe jaw set when required, and the replacement investment islower when one want to replace a set of shears. By selecting theright jaw for a specific job the user can demolish and reducemore rapidly. The contractor can even separate the demolitionwaste directly on site. These demolition shears are rugged yetlightweight, so a lighter and therefore cheaper machine can beused with maximum efficiency.CVP 75The versatility of Caterpillar’s Vibratory Plate Compactor CVPseries is second to none. The combination of power and highfrequencyvibration, combined with optimal manoeuvrability,make these vibratory plates ideal for any task. They can beused on a boom or stick, in many different ways and for awide variety of applications. The vibratory plates are availablein various models, and each model features many technicalcharacteristics to ensure almost fault-free performance andlow maintenance.Rip & Load packageCaterpillar offers a unique Rip and Load arrangement for hydraulicexcavators working in quarries that are specialists in aggregatesproduction. Quick couplers, Ripper tines and Rock buckets thatare fully compatible with the Cat Excavator range will deliverexcellent ripping and loading performance. Minimum toolchange times will help match ripping, loading and rock productionneeds. Ripper-to-bucket changes are made hydraulically inless than 35 seconds. This gives the operator complete flexibility tocontinually adjust ripping, sorting and loading work.Dedicated quick couplersfor excavators and wheel loadersCaterpillar CW serie is the definitive universal solution forquick-coupling almost all types of equipment in earthmovingdemolition applications. The CW excavator quickcoupler system is very efficient and cost-effective. It will alsosave lots of valuable time on site, because it is a universal fitfor all equipment, it is simple to operate, and the advanced3D design will guarantee optimum performance and minimumloss of breakout and penetration force.The SW and PW System quick coupler system forwheel loaders offer unique features that put it in a class ofits own. By offering a vertical coupling (SW) and horizontalcoupling system (PW), Cat offers a solution for all frontloaders whatever the make or type. A small opening betweenmachine and attachment ensures an optimal breakout andthrust force. In addition, the self-correcting functioning ofthe hydraulic cylinder locks the system between the adaptorhook and the wedge housing, which reduces wear and tearconsiderably. Besides these products there will be a blockhandling arrangement, a pallet fork, several buckets and adedicated crusher among others on show.“Caterpillar plays a key role in bringing to consumersthe best machine and work tool products. CGT’s strongperformance and excellent reputation have put us in a positionto further strengthen our market base by expandinginto high-growth areas. With several unique machine andwork tool solutions, we are excited to showcase our broadarray of products at Samoter meeting user needs throughoutthe enterprise”, said Davide Bianchi, Marketing Manager,Special Industries, CGT.Caterpillar supports its work tools with a comprehensiverange of pre- and after sales services that covereverything from advice on work tool selection to operatortraining, equipment management, and a range of financialand insurance products.www.cat-worktools.com • www.cat.comIs s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h • PDi 35

The form of the headline give the impressionthat mobile recycling equipment is on the downturn. But as a dedicated demolition and recyclingmagazine we can assure readers thatthis is not the case. It is the complete opposite.Mobile recycling within the building and constructionindustry is booming and the followingpages provide a taste of the equipment availableto the recycling market.“My customers earn with me,” stresses RobertThoma junior from Thoma Bau- u. Recycling GmbH& Co. KG in Bavaria. He attaches great importanceto the performance and availability of his fleet ofmachines in order to offer his customers professionalismand fair prices.Thoma Bau- u. Recycling is a specialist in themobile recycling of asphalt roads, which are crushedon the job sites to the required final grain size andturned into environmentally compatible, stable topbedding material. To expand the recycling activitiesan RM100 together with OS100 mobile oversizegrain separator were purchased.Over 200 t/h of ready-to-use 0/32 mmgraded material are produced from broken asphaltmaterial with only one operator required for themobile RUBBLE MASTER RM100 and OS100.The high throughput, even with steel reinforcedconcrete, plus remote controlled simultaneouscrushing and manoeuvring operations from theloader, were key factors in Robert Thoma junior’spurchasing decision. Waste pre-stressed concreteis being processed in a single pass to 0/32 mmwith all steel parts being removed by the magneticseparator.Monitoring gradessecures valueThe fact that the final grain size can be easilyadjusted at the rotor using engine speed was thekey criterion in a decision in favour of a RM10036 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c hThe town of Paldiski in Estonia is investing in thefuture with a harbour project that will increasepassenger travel to Sweden. Private investorshave acquired a site on the south shore of the Gulfof Finland, where the Soviet Navy had previouslyerected a training centre for nuclear submarines.For many years this restricted area was calledThe Pentagon, comprising over 20 buildings andcovering an area of almost 3 km 2 . The aim is toestablish an industrial and office complex, but beforehandthe buildings needed to be demolishedand the site cleared and a job for a RUBBLEMASTER Compact Recycler RM80.The RM80 played an important role indemolishing the former Soviet military complex.The total amount of demolition debris of concretewith steel reinforcement and bricks was estimatedat 100,000 t. The RUBBLE MASTER CompactRecycler RM80 used by contractor, Levkoriin &KA OÜ, processed 60 % of all demolition wastematerial on site. “We are a small company totallydedicated to demolition,” says Levkoriin & KAOÜ managing director Aleksandr Koryagin. “Thecompany has handled all sorts of demolitionprojects over the last 10 years and is therefore oneof the most established companies in this specialfield in Estonia. The demolition projects includemostly buildings and other structures ofthe former Soviet era, such as theone here.MOBILE RECYCLINRM100high performanceand availabilityhigh-performance crusher. This decision saw thereplacement of an RM80 immediately after Baumaat the civil engineering company Noller in Baden-Württemberg after 3 years where some 250,000 tof limestone had been crushed to mineral mixturesof 0/32 and 0/45 for the company’s own use.At his company, which employs 65, JoachimNoller attaches prime importance to quality throughcontinuous grade monitoring. “The RM100 deliversan end product with a high market value andRM80 Compact Recyclerclears military complexoptimum grain distribution,”says Joachim Noller. The crusherstands out through its optimisation,also with minimum wear and operating costs,such as diesel consumption at only 20 to 22 l/h.The RM100 demonstrated its prowess in mineralprocessing after start-up where limestone is beingfed to make 0/32 mm final grain.www.rubblemaster.comConstruction work is booming in the Baltic”,says Veljo Laur, sales manager of Balti Tehnika,RUBBLE MASTER representative in Estonia.Numerous demolition sites are creating space fornew projects. Balti Tehnika is a group of companieslocated in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania with manyyears of experience in construction machinery.They noticed the trend to mobile recycling back in2003 and chose RUBBLE MASTER as a partnerwith international success for the growing recyclingmarket. More and more customers in Estonia,Latvia and Lithuania now benefit from the manyadvantages of the mobile impact crushers thatrecycle waste building materials on site for demolitionprojects and in road building. One stretch ofthe motorway to St. Petersburg, for example, hasbeen renovated using an RM80.“Today 15 RUBBLE MASTER compactcrushers and some RM screens are in operationin the Baltics,” says Veljo Laur. “The sales prospectsof RUBBLE MASTER in his market very promisingas the main benefits for RUBBLE MASTERcustomers are the high productivity and low fuelconsumption.”www.rubblemaster.com

US Denucci Excavating invests in a C-12+The US company Denucci Excavating based inBristol, Pennsylvania has been in the business ofdemolition and excavation for the past 40 years.Since experiencing rapid growth over the last twelvemonths Denucci has expanded its workforce andnow employs 24 people. On the production side,machinery is also being updated to meet demandas more excavated demolition materials are produced,resulting in an increase in onsite crushingand screening.To cope with the extra demand thecompany needed to find a high valuesolution that offered long termbenefits. Denucci decidedto upgrade the crushingequipment togive a bet-the very latest maintenance, control and automationtechnology, allowing for greater control and providingmore efficient and productive operation.These key features include:• Central greasing system as standard.• Over band magnet ensuring the removal of anyconcrete reinforcing bars.• Computer designed web and flange chassis forstrength and flexibility.Key to the reliability and performance of the C12+is the Vogel automatic centralised lubrication system,ensuring that bearings of the machine always getthe optimal amount of lubricant. By lubricating thebearing frequently, with small amounts of grease, theC12+ Vogel automatic lubrication system eliminatesover-greasing as well as lack of lubrication. Thismeans less wear, less downtime, less cost for repairsand spare parts. In addition the use of an over bandmagnet ensures the removal of any reinforcingbars when concrete is crushed, a timesaving feature that alsoG EQUIPMENTter returnon time andenergy spent, whileoffering better consistency ofproduct size. To fulfil this brief, DenucciExcavating chose to go with Extec’s range ofmobile crushers.Denucci decided to invest in a C12+ jawcrusher. The C12+ possesses all the features ofthe previous C-12, but now comes complete withallows for better maintenance and reliability. With a materials or conditions the C12+ is placed in. Thisnew overhaul of the chassis, using compact, heavy means that the machine now has a better rangesteel and a web and flange construction, improved of application, reduced maintenance and a likelystrength and flexibility is offered, whatever the increase in lifetime expectancy.The C12+ uses diesel hydraulic powervia the Caterpillar C-9 Industrialengine - 261 kW/ 350 hp that provides hydraulictransmission withoutclutches. Hydraulic power, asstandard in Extec products,allows for great versatility, anecessity when crushing.www.extec.euIs s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h • PDi 37

Recycling “Combi System”makes a differenceCentral Demolition, based in Bonnybridge,Scotland, has invested in a new recycling plant.Combining General Kinematics, Powerscreenand Kiverco equipment, all sourced from BlueMachinery Scotland, Central Demolition hasadded to its existing recycling plant and createda tandem configuration of recycling machinesto process large volumes of construction anddemolition waste for the production of a widerange of saleable reclaimed materials. CentralDemolition is reclaiming between 90%-95%from the thousands of tonnes of raw wastematerial at its Bonnybridge recycling station,which are brought in from its own demolitionand site clearance contracts as well as materialsreceived from other sources throughout Scotlandand the North East of England.Central Demolition is a multi-disciplinedorganisation specialising in demolition and dismantling,licensed asbestos removal, earthmoving,site clearance, plant and tipper hire, landfilland recycling. The company is a member of theNational Federation of Demolition Contractorsand complies with all the requisite industry standardsand techniques. Formed in 1993, CentralDemolition has evolved to become a nationalleading organisation in its specialist fields, withbroad expertise in all its activities. The companyhas always placed great emphasis on investing inthe best possible plant and equipment for its variousoperations and has enjoyed a long and beneficialworking relationship with Blue MachineryScotland. “We look on Blue Machinery Scotlandas our one-stop-shop for all our recycling needsand their range of distributorships allows us tomix and match equipment to suit our processes,”says Central Demolition Managing Director RossCraig. “Blue Machinery is an expert in their fieldand we know we can rely on their skills rightfrom the planning stage through to installationand commissioning. In addition we find that theirafter sales product support through Spares UKis prompt and efficient, keeping any downtimeto an absolute minimum”.Central Demolition has installed a numberof additional recycling machines to furtherenhance primary and secondary reclamation ofrecyclables from, predominantly, constructionand demolition waste. The new plant consists ofa Grizzly Separator from General Kinematics, aConveyor and a five bay Picking Station systemfrom Kiverco. These lead to a General KinematicsDe-stoner and a Powerscreen 615 Trommel,which carry out the final secondary screeningand stockpiling. The compatibility of all thesediffering marques has allowed Central Demolitionto configure the installation so that the processingsequence is as effective and automatedas possible, with a potential for further add-onequipment should the need arise.Incoming raw waste is first pre-sortedautomatically by the GK Grizzly Separator.The resulting material is then conveyed to theunder-cover picking station for manual sortingto designated bins. From here, the final stagesare through the GK De-stoner and PowerscreenTrommel 615, which separate, screen andstockpile as a secondary process. The De-stonerworks in conjunction with the trommel to cleanup the mid-size material after the inert fineshave been removed at 10mm. The resultingclean 10mm-180mm is then combined with theclean hardcore from the primary recycling stagefor crushing by a TEREX Pegson XR400 mobilecrusher to produce recycled aggregates.From the large daily tonnages of wastethat come into their recycling station, CentralDemolition is able to reclaim an increased rangeof clean saleable materials, including ferrousand non-ferrous metals, recycled aggregatesin various specified sizings, composting, soilimprovement and landfill cover materials, board,timber and paper.www.bluemachinery.comRockster Recyclerbridges the gapWith landfill costs rising across Europe, transportdistances increasing from point of extraction todelivery, as well as competition becoming moreand more intense in all sectors of manufacturing,savings must be sought in every possible way.Rockster Recycler compact mobile plantsare becoming more and more commonplace inall manufacturing sectors as a very useful toolto help gain a competitive advantage in profitsthrough savings. The Austrian manufacturer isshowing companies how to establish moneysaving protocols, and to build a solid growthmarket within their own doors.How to dispose of 10 m long beams composedof reinforced concrete? A bridge buildingcompany in Northern Spain raised this question.The problem was that a certain part of theregularly produced bridge beams are broken andcannot be used for construction purposes. Due torising landfill costs, the company was looking foran alternative solution to disposal and a machineable to crush and separate the material.In the past the company had tried differentrecycling plants, all of them not able to crushthe hard reinforced material, which includes 4mm diameter braded wire of. In October 2007the company owner made another attempt, thistime with the Rockster R900 impact crusher.First, the beams were cut into pieces of 1.5 meach and then put into the crusher. Thanks to theflexibility of the R900, which is equipped with twofully hydraulically adjustable swing beams and ahydrostatic drive system, in combination with therugged crusher design, the crushing process wassuccessful. The machine’s magnetic separatorseparated all the steel and the material wassorted into crushed concrete and steel.The company could not only avoid landfillcosts but has also created a new revenuesource with the sale of the final material. TheR900 has since become a regular part of thebridge builder’s assortment and is now in dailyoperation.www.rockster.atR900 crushing concrete and separating steel by the magnetic separator.38 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h

Red Rhinoawarded goldin Green AppleAwardsRed Rhino Crushers were one of the major prizewinners in the International Green Apple Awards2007 for Environmental Best Practice.Red Rhino was given the National GoldAward in recognition of their “Compact OnsiteRecycling Solutions” project. The UK botanistand TV personality Professor David Bellamy,OBE presented the trophy at The House ofCommons.The trophies are awarded annually inrecognition of organisations carrying out projectsthat benefit the environment. The judgescommented: “These compact towable crushersbring full recycling potential to any building site.Rather than sending useful aggregate to landfill,it can be crushed and reused on site, or soldon to be recycled by a third party. Either waythe benefits to the user and environment canbe significant.”The award-winning project will be featured in“The Green Book” and the organisation will alsobe presented with a prestigious Green HeroesShield in the spring.The Green Apple Awards campaign is runby The Green Organisation, an independent,non-political, non-profitable organisation thatrecognizes, rewards and promotes environmentalbest practice around the world. Red Rhinosupporters include the Environment Agency, theChartered Institution of Waste Management, theChartered Institute of Environmental Health andvarious other professional bodies.National organiser Roger Woollens commented:“We had around 750 nominations lastyear and presented about 80 awards, so RedRhino did particularly well to win a Gold NationalAward against some very strong competition.”www.thegreenorganisation.infowww.redrhinocrushers.com40 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c hFintec unveils newtrack-mountedimpactorThe UK based company Fintec Crushers andScreens Ltd has announced the introduction ofits first new model since it was acquired by theSandvik Group of Companies. The new unitcombines Fintec’s expertise in the design oftrack-mounted mobile crushers with Sandvik’sproven ability to manufacture durable and highlyproductive impact crushers.Fintec Crushers and Screens’ new 1440, isa track-mounted mobile unit equipped with a fieldproven Sandvik impact crusher. Powered by afuel-efficient 330 kW Cat C-13 Tier 3 compliantdiesel engine, the Fintec 1440 is carried on amanoeuvrable tracked undercarriage and incorporatesa Sandvik PR301D impactor with a fluidclutch drive. Fed via a two-deck pre-screen, thecrusher is a four hammer open-style rotor with adiameter of 1,150mm and a width of 1,330mmand discharges onto a secondary pan feeder.The plant is also equipped with a primary feederand a separate two-deck pre-screen.A relatively low weight and compact dimensionsmeans the Fintec 1440 is transportablein a single load, allowing it to be readily movedand redeployed for maximum utilisation. The unithas an operating weight of 49.8 t and is 15.5m long in transport configuration. Optionalequipment includes a remote diesel and waterpump, an over-band magnet for recycling anddemolition applications, and a dolly chassis forease of transport.The machine is designed to deliver throughputsfrom 300 to 350 t/hour in materialsincluding granite, slate, limestone, brick andasphalt and is suitable for a wide variety of manyapplications, such as secondary or fine crushingof softer rocks and in various demolition andrecycling applications.www.extec.eu • www.fintec.com

The first-ever underwater bridge demolitionproject in Chinawas carried out usinga Hilti DS WS15electric wire saw. Areport from “under thebridge” in Shanghai.Controlled underwater demolitionThe Henan Road Bridge - originally a wooden structure, butrebuilt in 1928 in reinforced concrete - carried traffic overShanghai’s Suzhou Creek for around 80 years. However, itwas not only beginning to show its age, it also stood in theway of the construction of a new Shanghai subway line. In2007 it was thus decided that the bridge had to go. A new,wider 6-lane bridge, designed to reflect the lines of the oldbridge, would be built to replace it.In this important project, the needs of contractorShanghai Jiankebuqiang Ltd. were looked after by diamondspecialists Wenson Liu and Tommy Li of Hilti China. Theentire bridge had to be cut into a number of individualsections. The extensive underwater operations requiredpresented the biggest challenge as a team of divers wouldhave to use special equipment to cut through the bridgepiers under water.6 professionals - 5 monthsA task force of six experienced demolition engineers workedon the project for a total of five months. The sawing operationitself took one month. To begin with, some delicatework involving removal of all frescos and decorative elementsfrom the old Henan Bridge had to be carried out.These were to be incorporated in the new bridge.The Hilti D LP32 / DS TS32 wall saw system wasthen used to cut away the bridge parapet. Hilti’s innovative37-meter-long diamond sawing wire around the remaining baseTraction Control technology ensured maximum sawingsection of each bridge pier. The Hilti DS WS15 electric wire sawperformance. The system constantly monitors all relevant- positioned above water level - did all the rest. This powerful wireoperating parameters, allowing the ideal speed of advancesaw system can be set up quickly, is easy to operate and features ato be calculated electronically. The rate of sawing progresspneumatic advance control system for constant wire tension andis thus optimized automatically to suit the material beingsmoothly controllable drive speed that ensures optimum cuttingcut. In this way, cutting below optimum performance, orperformance under all conditions. Even the thickest structuralother undesired effects such as the blade sticking, causingcomponents can be cut through without any problem.the motor to stall, can be virtually ruled out.The first bridge pier base section was cut through in onlyAll other sections of the bridge above water level weretwelve hours, lifted out of the water by crane and loaded onto aalso cut away with the Hilti wall saw system. This specialbarge before being cut into sections for transport. One by one,machine demonstrated its numerous advantages veryeach of the other piers of the old Henan Road Bridge was dealtimpressively, especially when cutting the bridge deck, thewith in the same way.supporting beams and the upper sections of the bridge piers.Thanks to this highly effective combination of special equipmentand experienced professionals, the first underwater bridgeAll that remained of the bridge were individual sections thatcould be lifted away by a heavy-lifting crane.demolition project to be carried out in China was completedShow-down under waterquickly, safely, reliably and very successfully. The Hilti DS WS15The most difficult task, however, was yet to be carried out. wire saw system and D LP32 / DS TS32 wall saw system provedIn a complex operation, specially-trained divers attached a their efficiency as a solution for demanding demolition work42 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h

and allowed the Henan Road Bridge demolition project tobe completed ahead of schedule.www.hilti.comCONCRETE CRUSHERSCC260-560So small - yet so powerful!More power through pressure boosterPerfect for mini-excavators (0.7 - 8 tons)Up to 52 tons crushing forceWith pulverizers as a retrofit optionThe DARDA Concrete Crushers CC 260, CC 320, CC420and CC 560 are the most powerful in their weight class.Powerful lightweights with interchangeable crushingtips and reinforcement cutters made of special steel.Darda GmbH, Im Tal 1, D - 78176 Blumberg, Fon + 49 (0) 77 02 / 43 91 - 0, Fax / 43 91 - 12, info@darda.de, www.darda.deWe´ve got the power!Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h • PDi 43

TYROLIT Cutting PInternational championship in profesBelow the wall sawblade WSH*** from TYROLITFinally, the first competition of its kind is organised by TYROLIT for the international concrete sawingand drilling industry. For years there has been a lot of talking locally about organising concretesawing and drilling competions between professional concrete cutters. In some cases this type ofchampionship has taken place but never before internationally. TYROLIT has taken the initiative andis now, after months of extensive planning launching the first international competition involvingprofessional concrete cutters. PDi will take an active part in the tournament covering each step ofthe competion including the “Grand Finale” in January 2009.44 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h

o Competitionsional concrete sawing and drillingIn 2008, TYROLIT organizes the first international competitionin concrete drilling and sawing: the TYROLIT Cutting Pro Competition.And the idea is that professional users from the industrydemonstrate their abilities in wall sawing, core drilling and handsawing. Winner and runner-up of every national championshipwill be invited to participate in the European Championshipin Austria in January 2009. The participating companies, allcompetitors and the winners can look forward to receiving attractiveprizes.“Power, Know-how and Ambition”20 athletes will participate in every national championship. Inmany countries the selection will be done by means of qualifyingtournaments. The TYROLIT Cutting Pro Competition presentsconcrete cutting and drilling as a sports challenge: Power, KnowHow and Ambition of the athletes will decide between winningand losing. Every national competition will last - including theaward ceremony - about half a day. It will take place parallel toa local TYROLIT fair and thereby creates an attractive event forprofessional users, customers and visitors.Standard Rules and RegulationsThe TYROLIT Cutting Pro Competition uses a standardised setof regulations that allows for fair competitions and internationallycomparable results. In addition, machines, tools, concrete and allother competition material are defined and conditioned to guaranteethat every athlete can compete on the same terms.Exercises and ProductsAthletes compete against each other in three exercises: wall sawing,core drilling and hand sawing. The time is taken for everyexercise, the participant with the fastest total time wins. On thestage, every exercise is performed by two athletes in parallel. Theresult is an exciting competition that is intuitively understandableand attractive for spectators.Wall sawing:The goal of this exercise is to saw a slice off a reinforced concreteblock as quickly as possible. The cut has to be performed in atleast two passes. An optimal performance will depend on onehand on the ideal cutting depth of the first and second pass. Onthe other hand, the feeling of the athlete for machine, tool andconcrete will be decisive.The wall sawing system consists of the TYROLIT wall sawhead WZ and the hydraulic power pack PPH25RR***. Thisaggregate directs the power of 25 kW by means of a radioremote control system onto the TYROLIT diamond wallsaw blade WSL*** (diameter 825 mm).Core drilling:In this exercise the athletes have to drill a hole in a reinforcedconcrete block. With the start signal, the drill righas to be mounted and motor plus core drill have to befixed before the drilling can begin. The installation of thedrilling system requires skill and experience. A fast drillingtime will depend on applying the right pressure onthe core drill. For this exercise, a state-of-the-art TYROLITsystem consisting of the drill rig HCCB-5 and the drillmotor DME32S*** (electric) will be used. The core bitCDL*** has a diameter of 102 mm.Hand sawing:A disc has to be cut off from a concrete tube. Power and knowhowof the athlete in dealing with the one-handed angle grinderare essential for this task. The set-up consists of a petrol-driven,one-handed angle grinder (5 kW) that powers the TYROLITdiamond saw blade DCU*** (diameter 350 mm). The cutting isdone in wet conditions with the water directed into the cut overthe concrete tube and not via the machine.SafetyIn order to take part in the TYROLIT Cutting Pro Competition,the athletes must have proficiency and experience in the commandof the machines and tools. In addition, the regulations specify themandatory protective equipment for every exercise. On the stage,the movements of the competitors are limited to safety areas thatare clearly marked.Further informationThe website www.cuttingprocompetition.com provides furtherinformation on competition dates, registration processes, regulations,etc. in the respective national language.www.cuttingprocompetition.comwww.tyrolit.comTYROLIT Schleifmittelwerke Swarovski KGand the construction divisionWith 80,000 products, TYROLIT is part of the Swarovski group and is one of thelargest manufacturers of tools for grinding, cutting, drilling and dressing, as well asmachines for the construction industry. The family company employs over 4,618staff at 25 production locations worldwide, and in 2007 TYROLIT generated salesof 538 million Euros. Innovative power is one of the most important success factorsof the company.In the construction sector, concrete and similar products are processed, dressedor demolished. Cutting and drilling operators, asphalt and green concrete cutters incivil engineering, as well as tile, fireproof and pre-stressed concrete manufacturersand the specialist construction trade: all of them rely upon TYROLIT machines andtools. Quality and innovation in construction bears the name of TYROLIT or TYROLIT-Hydrostress. TYROLIT’s extensive know-how ranges from detailed basic researchthrough product development to state-of-the-art diamond tools. Tools and machinesare developed together as one system and virtually every major project, be it tunnelextension, offshore tasks or the demolition of nuclear power stations, bridges andwaterways, is performed with the aid of TYROLIT system solutions and the specialistskills of its application engineers.TYROLIT Cutting Pro Competition dates 2008SpainBarcelonaSwitzerlandWetzikonGreat BritainCorbyItalyThieneFranceSarregueminesSwedenGoteborgGermanyMaisach31st March - 1st April25th - 26th April13th - 15th Mayin the week of May 26thin the week of September 1stin the week of September 15th3rd - 4th OctoberWall sawing exerciseRadio remote control for wall sawingCore bit CDL***Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h • PDi 45

Renewed Focus PutsJCB on Demolition MapJCB has been active inthe demolition industryfor as long as mostof us can rememberbut the company’srenewed focus on thesector in recent yearshas paid dividends, asPDi’s Mark Anthonyreports.Below JCB General Manager - Waste,Recycling and Demolition JonathanGarnham at the recent EDA Conventionin Vienna.A visit to the JCB World Headquarters in Staffordshire,England is an impressive mix of the traditional to thethoroughly modern.Focus on DemolitionThe company’s manufacturing and parts facility are state-ofthe-art;the buildings high-tech; the technology advanced.But this is a company that is clearly still in touch with itsroots. Some of JCB’s original machines are still on display,a constant reminder of Joseph Cyril Bamford, the man whogave his initials to the company and its most famous progeny:the JCB backhoe loader. Elsewhere, photographs lining thewalls chart the company’s evolution from local agriculturalequipment supplier to global manufacturer. And visitors donot have to search too hard to see that the company has beenactive in the demolition industry, at least in its native UK,since its first foray into the hydraulic excavator market.Yet what the company has achieved in the demolition sectorin the distant past pales beside what it has done in the past fewyears. “Demolition is a market sector that requires a high degreeof expertise and focus,” explains, JCB General Manager - Waste,Recycling and Demolition Jonathan Garnham. “Around threeyears ago, the company took the decision to give this importantsector the focus it requires, setting in place a team of people whoare charged with responding to the specific needs of demolitioncompanies.”That decision has proved to be as successful as it wastimely. The company has enjoyed 25% year-on-year growthin sales of its demolition specification excavators, a trend thatstarted in the UK but which has now spread to areas includingItaly, Spain, Germany and Russia. Even more telling was aprogramme of focussed commitment to the UK’s NationalFederation of Demolition Contractors during 2006. “Wehave always worked very closely with the NFDC but in 2006,we sponsored the Federation’s annual convention in Barcelonaand also hosted our own ‘Demolition Day’ that was attendedby many of their members,” says Garnham. As a directresult, the companysold 30 demolitionspecification excavatorsto NFDC membercompanies, 28 of themto companies that hadnot previously run JCBmachines.JCB is a past-masterof intelligent andtargeted marketing.Yet for all its talk offocus, sponsorship andevent hosting, it is themachines behind thestory that have madethe difference.The rangeThe company offers arange of four hydraulicexcavators that arebuilt to Xtra Duty specification: the JS220, JS260, JS330and JS460. Of these, the JS330 is additionally offered ina Modular Joint and high reach boom configuration thattakes the working height to 21 m. Featuring the standardXD Level II FOPS cab, engine pre-cleaner and heavy-dutyundercarriage, the high reach derivative of the JS330 alsoincludes additional counterweight, a modified cab witha tilting seat, additional guarding and a slow slew speedcapability. A tilting cab is offered as an option. Factoryor dealer fit options include additional work lights, boommountedCCTV camera, automatic greasing and dustsuppression systems.“In high reach configuration, the JS330XD is thelargest machine we manufacture with a high reach boom,”says Garnham. “Unlike high reach machines modifiedby third-party manufacturers, our high reach equipmentIs s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h • PDi 47

and machines are designed and built to work together seamlessly.This also allows us to factor in many unique customerrequirements such as straight booms or the ability to run onbiodegradable oils, for example.”Equally important is the fact that JCB’s ability to designand build everything allows the company to keep its machinessimple and easy to operate. “Our XD machines are robust,durable, powerful and reliable but it is their simplicity thatis the primary reason for their popularity,” adds Garnham.“We worked very closely with the NFDC when they producedtheir high reach guidance notes and we have been at the cuttingedge of high reach demolition machine design. But weare always mindful that our machines are required to workin parts of the world that don’t have the same demands andstandards. Our machines are, therefore, designed to be aseasy-to-use and maintain as possible.”“Health, saftey and regulationsthe key drivers”Garnham reports that he is watching with considerableinterest the development of the world’s first 90 m high reachmachine and says that he has witnessed a growing customertrend towards heavier, lower reach machines with the abilityto wield huge hydraulic attachments.However, he firmly believes that health and safety demandsand regulations will be the key drivers in the ongoingdevelopment of demolition specification excavators in thefuture. “Whole Body Vibration is a major concern both toregulatory bodies and to manufacturers like ourselves. Allof our machines are thoroughly tested for vibration levels andwe are constantly striving to reduce operator exposure,” heconcludes. “Demolition excavators in the future might bebigger and they might be able to carry ever larger attachmentsbut one thing is absolutely certain. They will be safer, bothfor the operator and for those working alongside him.”www.jcb.com48 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h

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The BSize isn’t alwayseverything. But at theUS company ClevelandWrecking Company,it’s the only thing.PDi’s US editor JimParsons reports.The company, based in Covina, California, focuses primarilyon large, complex, turnkey infrastructure and facility demolitionprojects that require a wealth of expertise, equipment, and managementresources to meet tight deadlines and solve problems.Some demolition contractors might find such challenges intimidating;company president Jim Sheridan relishes them. “We’rebig on meeting schedule commitments because they are often thedriving factor to all of these projects,” the 35-year industry veteransays. “When we say it’ll be done in three months, it will be donein three months. We get in and out so that the owner can keepother parts of the construction programme on track.”Original thinkingCleveland Wrecking began in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1910 andwas founded by five brothers who had grown up in Ohio. In theyears before World War II, the brothers split the company into fivebranches, each with a specialty suited to the region it served.“The Southern California office focused on earthquakeand infrastructure work, ultimately becoming the company’sheadquarters,” says vice president Janet Martocchio. “Focusingon a specific market also enabled the company to pioneer newtechnologies and approaches, including the wrecking ball andBobcats for massive floor-by-floor demolition projects.”After several decades of expansion, Cleveland Wreckingunderwent some restructuring of its own before being acquiredby URS Corporation in 1999. Becoming part of one of theworld’s largest engineering, construction, and technical servicesfirms has proven to be a natural fit for Cleveland Wrecking’sbigger-is-better project focus.“Large-scale demolition is a limited market to begin with,”says Martocchio. “Because we are a much tighter organizationnow, we are able to pursue only those projects for which we feelbest qualified and can bring the most value to the client. Wecan also team with our parent company to pursue design-buildand turnkey projects.”Cleveland Wrecking’s many notable projects include highprofileassignments such as the eight-month demolition andabatement of the historic Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.While such projects are usually associated with brute force, the500-room steel, brick, and concrete building, constructed in1921, required something of a delicate touch, including handremovalof historic items from the kitchen pantry where RobertKennedy was assassinated.The Ambassador’s North Wing had to be removed onefloor at a time to protect the hotel’s one surviving component,an annex that included the storied Coconut Grove nightclub andwill become part of a new high school being constructed on thesite. More than 40,000 t of concrete and brick were removedin 2,600 loads, while 3,366 t of steel was salvaged. ClevelandWrecking also played a supporting role in the demolition ofSeattle’s Kingdome indoor sports arena. After implosion of theconcrete dome, which stood approximately 76 m high and 201min diameter, Cleveland Wrecking used conventional demolitionmethods to process 46,000 m 3 of rubble at an on-site crushingplant. All recycled aggregate materials were used for constructionof a new football and soccer stadium at the site.One of the firm’s more technically challenging assignmentsinvolved the demolition of three office towers bounded on foursides by busy streets in downtown Los Angeles for the CaliforniaDepartment of Transportation.Because the three, five, and six-storey buildings were posttensionedstructures, the project team installed additional shoringand bracing on the ground floor to provide continuous structuralintegrity of the building while the floors were removed one at atime using hydraulic hammers followed by heavy wrecking. Approximately6,000 t of material was hauled offsite for recyclingand reuse, with remaining material crushed and left on-site forstructural fill.Although specializing in large-scale projects often putsCleveland Wrecking in the spotlight, some of the firm’s mostnotable accomplishments are those that largely go unnoticed bythe public. As part of its demolition of several structures linkingthe San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and downtown SanFrancisco for CalTrans, Cleveland Wrecking was given only a50 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h

ig Picturesingle weekend to remove the 1,800 feet Fremont Street off-rampand safeguard a new temporary ramp close by.Mobilizing a fleet of 17 track excavators, six loaders, 15 watertrucks, and multiple skid steers and boom lifts, the demolitionteam removed 6,900 m 3 of concrete and 1,500 t of steel in justover 32 hours.Qualified own staffSynchronizing these intricate operations on such a large scalerequires a well-trained workforce, a quality that Martocchio sayshas been an essential element of Cleveland Wrecking’s approach.“We strive to continually improve our processes and create acompany where employees are vested in its success,” she says ofthe firm’s 250 employees. A key factor, she adds, is ClevelandWrecking’s preference to cultivate the talents of its operatorsinternally rather than hiring them from other contractors. “It’schallenging enough to find good operators as it is, but people whocome from other companies often bring their own methods andmindsets that may be counter to the way we do things,” she says.“Instead, we try to hire young people interested in a career, andput them in a mentoring programme that exposes them to boththe office and field sides of the business.” Though more costly,Martocchio says the investment has paid off in both performanceand a very low rate of attrition. “People generally stay here for thelong haul,” she says.Of course, it helps to have an extensive range of equipment todraw from as well. Anchored by Link Belt excavators, ClevelandWrecking’s fleet also includes products from Caterpillar, LaBounty,Atlas Copco and others.“Support and reliability are the biggest things for us,” saysSheridan. “If we don’t have the support from the manufacturer ordealer, we can’t do the project. It’s particularly important becausedemolition is a projection-based industry. Hidden costs such astrash and dump fees or trucks stuck in traffic can cut into yourprofits. So you’d better make sure you have the righttools for the job when you need them.”Even with these valuable assets, ClevelandWrecking’s collective experience may prove tobe the most important factor for navigatingthe numerous uncertainties shrouding theU.S. economy. “Although the industrial andpetrochemical markets are on the rise, the realestate downturn and Iraq War have slowed activityin many other sectors,” says Sheridan. “Thediminishing volume of projects has heightenedcompetition, leading some firms to deliberatelyunderbid projects or tackle assignments that maybe beyond their capabilities.”Sheridan goes on to say that while some projectowners facing their own cost pressures may betempted to take such chances, most clientsrealize demolition work requires acertain level of investment to meetsafety and quality requirements.And the bigger the project, themore important and stringentthose standards become.For that reason,Sheridan adds that Cleveland Wrecking will focus on theinternal factors that it can control. “Going forward, we willcontinue to try to improve our processes,” he says. “Our goalis to work smart, look for growth opportunities, and co-existwith the cost pressures.” He adds that the company will donothing to compromise the safety of its people or the qualityof its services. “We’re interested only in taking on thebest projects in the best way, with good people andthe equipment and resources they need to get thejob done. That’s really the only way we knowhow to do things,” says Sheridan.www.clevelandwrecking.comCleveland Wrecking President Jim Sheridan,a 35-year demolition industryveteran.Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h • PDi 51

ON A RWorld of Concrete Beats tLas Vegas’ allure asa glitzy oasis in thedesert provided a fittingbackdrop to the2008 edition of Worldof Concrete. If only fora few days, attendeescould escape the seeminglyunending swirl ofgloomy economic newsand lose themselvesin the sea of constructionequipment andproducts that filled theLas Vegas ConventionCenter’s expansiveexhibition halls.PDi’s US Editor JimParsons reports.Yet even WOC itself was shrouded with doubts this year. Withthe larger ConExpo poised to occupy the same venue less thantwo months later, would manufacturers do little more than makea half-hearted appearance at WOC? Would attendees likewisedecide that their travel budgets couldn’t support two Vegas visits intwo months, and opt only for the March show? And would thosewho did come to WOC be buyers or merely window shoppers?Second largest in theevent’s 34-year historyAny doubts as to WOC’s drawing power were dispelled with thearrival of more than 84,700 professional registrants and 1,700exhibiting companies, making the 2008 show the second largest inthe event’s 34-year history. And even though WOC 2008 couldn’tescape the economic gloom, with Ed Sullivan, Portland CementAssociation’s chief economist, predicting a bleak constructionmarket for the next three years, confidence was in ample supplyfrom one end of the show floor to the other.“People are here to do business,” asserted CS Unitec presidentTom Carroll. “The housing market may be bad, but the com-mercial and infrastructure markets are fine. And, there are thehigher-end projects that are always there.”Mike Ramun, sales and marketing manager for Allied Gator,was among many exhibitors pleasantly surprised at the largeturnout in a ConExpo year. “For us, this Word of Concrete hasbeen as productive as any other year,” he saidUwe Kausch of Stanley Hydraulic Tools added that professionaldemolition companies are faring much better than theirgeneral contractor counterparts. “They aren’t being affected,” hesaid. “I haven’t seen much change in demand.”Attention gettersPredictions of a watered-down WOC also went unfulfilled with aplentiful selection of new and enhanced product offerings. That thedominant themes were ergonomics, maintenance, and efficiencycame as no surprise to Patricia Stoll of Genesis Attachments.With labour shortages a more immediate concern to demolitioncontractors, “you have to treat operators well,” she said. “You don’twant to lose them.”Among the new products on display was EDCO’s newEDCO marketing director Chuck Hommey demonstrates the company’s new TMC7 7-in. (78 mm) combination grinder.Text & Photos: Jim ParsonsEDCO DS18 18-in. (450 mm) walkbehindsaw is constructed of 7-gaugesteel for extra durability.52 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h

OLLhe Odds With a Big Showwhich is designed to work with its new FORCE4TM diamondchain. “FORCE4 TM is longer lasting and 40-percent strongerthan other chains,” said spokesperson Ed Hanson. ICS also featuredthe new gas-powered 680GC, the result of a five-year effortto improve its predecessor model (ICS Blount’s 613) with featuressuch as a new airflow design that reduces operating temperatureby 60 ° F cooler.US Saws also took a friendly approach to core drilling withits “Core Daddy” wet coring system, which can drill up to 16-in(406 mm) diameter holes. The ability to cut large diameter holeswith a right-angle corer eliminates the need for a large overheadunit, explains spokesperson Dave Morgan. “All you need is thearea you need to drill,” he said.New alliancesBy far, the most prolific provider of updated products at WOC2008 was Husqvarna, which evidenced its aggressive approach tothe U.S. construction and demolition market with a host of newfeatures such as a three-speed gearbox option for the FS6600 Dand FS 8400 D large flat saws.“The new gearbox increases the saw’s flexibility and allows theoperator to easily match the engine speed with the size of bladerequired for the job,” explained spokesperson Rob Fountain. “Thefront cowling has also been streamlined, making the unit lighterBelow ICS Blount’s Bill Vasta puts a new 680 diamondchain saw through its paces at WOC’s unusually chillyoutdoor demonstration area.Product Specialist Mitch Acton shows off Dixie Diamond’slightweight, large-diameter core bits, which are availablein diameters of up to 48 in.TMC7 combination grinder, which features a three-positionarticulating frame to accommodate any wall angle, plus a multipositionhandle assembly that allows operators to operate the unitin any direction.“This literally replaces four workers, as most contractors willhave that many people doing edge work on their hands and knees,”said EDCO marketing director Chuck Hommey, who also showedthe company’s new DS18 walk behind saw for dual-auger cutting.Constructed of stout 7-gauge steel, the unit also features a heavyduty,anti-vibration engine mount for straighter cutting.Chainsaw shoppers also had plenty to see, as Stihl, Inc., rolledout its new 12-in (305 mm) TS 410 and 14-in (356 mm)TS 420Cutquik® cut-off machines. Both models feature a new X2 AirFiltration System that delivers near-perfect clean air to the machine,eliminating the need for filter maintenance. Better air brings manyother benefits according to Stihl spokesperson Anita Gambill. “Theengine runs cleaner, which increases fuel efficiency and run time by20 %, and cuts emissions nearly in half, “she said. “Vibrations arealso reduced by 43 %, which is a big plus for operators.”ICS Blount, Inc., also introduced its rugged hydraulic 880F4,The beefed-up housing of Allied’sBR3088 boom hammer exemplified atrend toward more durable products.The 50-W wet vac from DustcontrolUSA features a built-in sump pump.Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h • PDi 53

Many World of Concrete visitors gottheir first look at Brokk’s 50 demolitionrobot.Stihl’s Brad Scorgen poses with aTS 410 Cutquick saw while guitaristTimon Kaple entertains the crowd.The Cyclone 1500 drop hammer nowhas a new nameplate, one of severalnew alliances announced at World ofConcrete.Dave Morgan demonstrates U.S. Saw’s 16-in. (406 mm) “Core Daddy” wet coring system.and more efficient to operate.”Also on display at the Husqvarna booth was a new lineof versatile and lightweight core drill stands with a tiltable,flex-free column for angle drilling, and threaded ceiling jack foroverhead support anchoring. Husqvarna was also one of manycompanies that used as a forum for spotlighting the past year’scorporate acquisitions, making room in its exhibit areas for theearly-entry saws from Soff-Cut, International, Inc., and grindingand polishing equipment from Australia’s King Concepts, whileStanley Hydraulic Tools spotlighted its acquisition of the Cyclonedrop hammer line from Universal Impact Technologies with theDH1500, which delivers a 1,500-ft lb. energy blowTwo other firms promoted a technology trade. DITEQCorporation combined its ARIX TM diamond arrangementmethod with green sawing technology from Cardinal Sawsand Blades to debut a new line of early entry saws with the1.5- and 4.5-hp G-TEQ, which can generate blade speeds ofup to 5,400 rpm.Companies that were not showing new equipment toutedenhancements. Norton Clipper’s 61-hp turbo diesel walk-behinddiesel saw has been redesigned for simpler operation and servicing,and can accommodate up to a 48-inch (1.22 m) blade. AlliedConstruction Products beefed up the housing of its BR3088boom hammer to consistently provide 7,000 ft-lbs of pressurein tough environments. Even with its sturdier structure, theBR3088 can be serviced in the field with common hand tools,minimizing equipment downtime.Many WOC attendees also got their first look at Brokk’smodel 50 remote control demolition robot, which US sales andmarketing director says is well-suited for the American market.“It has a bigger engine and larger hammer than the predecessormodel 40, which many contractors felt was too small,”explained the company’s Henrik Sundgren. “They also like theelectric power and remote control operation for better safety,which gets more important every year.”“Outside of California, it doesn’t seem to be on people’s agendas,”he says, noting that the state typically sets the standard forconsumer and worker protection regulations elsewhere in the U.S.“It will affect everything a contractor does—training, monitoring,and equipment.”But while companies like Delahut’s can come up with theideas to help, “many contractors don’t seem to want to pay forthem until they need it,” he said.CS UNITEC’s Carroll agreed that the dangers of dust have yetto penetrate the mentality of many contractors. “They don’t thinkit’s dangerous, so they’re not spending money on it,” he says.Indeed, pockets of concern could still be found amid despiteWOC’s pervasive optimism. Attitudes seemed most influencedby a manufacturer’s location, product line, and customer base.Often, an exhibitor at one booth described a robust business withfew concerns, while his next-door-neighbor told of slow marketactivity that had everybody worried.Wayne Kowalewski of Apexdia Diamond Products wonderedhow much of the concern was real, and how much was rumor.“The problem is that the news makes them apprehensive,whether they should be or not,” he says, nothing that his area offocus, the Northeast U.S., remains strong. “Things might get a bittight, but the customers are still out there,” he said.Dixie Diamond product specialist Mitch Acton summed upthe feelings of many in predicting that while 2008 might haveslower periods, but will work out for the better.“In the meantime, you have to focus on making yourselfbetter,” he said. “In this kind of economy, that’s the only wayto survive.”Norton Clipper’s 61-hp turbo dieselwalk-behind diesel saw.A mix of prioritiesAlso growing in importance is the need to protect workers fromthe dangers of silica dust, which may soon be subject to stricterfederal exposure limits. A number of products were on displaythat combined protection and productivity, such as the DC 50-Wwet vac from Dustcontrol USA. A built-in sump pump allowsoperators to vacuum and pump at the same time, while a preseparatortraps up to 90 % of the dust before it reaches the filter.“That can help extend the filter’s life and improve productivity,”said spokesperson Chad King.Still, vice president/general manager of MK Diamond Products,Inc. Brian Delahaut, worried that silica safety may be taking aback seat to the economy in the minds of many contractors, evenwith reports of more OSHA-imposed site shutdowns.DITEQ’s G-TEQ saw was one of several early entry sawstargeted at the green concrete market.54 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h

New by name butby tradition an oldacquaintanceFormerly it was called Rammer,and everyone in the industry knowsthe company, at least by name. Also byproducts it is a household name all over theworld and truly one of the leaders in thebreaking and demolition businesses. This yearthe Finnish company will be 30 years old.During this relatively short period the firm hasgrown into to a worldwide company.Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h • PDi 57

Above Mr Teemu Teelahti, MarketingDirector of Sandvik Breakers.Aerial view of the Sandvik Rammerbrealer factory in Lahti, Finland.Two years ago the company investedin a new heat treatment plant, whichis the biggest such installation inFinland.58 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c hNo matter how many changes Rammer experienced duringthe first three decades, there is much more to come.“We have just finished the changeover from the oldRammer to the new Sandvik Breakers, but we expect to seemore changes in the coming years, not in the company structure,but in the markets and our productoffering,” says Sandvik Breakers MarketingDirector Teemu Teelahti.Sandvik’s breaker sales are currentlyconcentrated in the Western world. Europeand North America make 70% of sales andthe remaining 30% is divided in smalleramounts in the rest of world. However,Teemu Teelahti predicts a huge and dramaticchange in this market division.“Our view is that in 10 to 15 yearsthe above percentage figures have beenchanged vice versa. The centre of gravityin the change is in Asia and naturally moststrongly in India and China. Fortunatelywe belong to a global organization and canadjust our operations to changing demands.In the next five years we will experience a lotof related changes,” says Teemu Teelahti.Demolition bound to grow“Our view is that the biggest growth inthe future in these businesses is offered indemolition. There just the surface has beenscratched and there is indeed a lot to dig.The number of buildings in developingcountries and old infrastructures in thedeveloped world only wait for demolitionand rebuilding,” adds Teemu Teelahti.Sandvik Breakers is ready for theexpansion. Initially the company onlymanufactured hydraulic breakers, butadded demolition tools in the productrange in the early part of 1990’s.“This was a good decision since thedemolition tools business has grown relatively more than thebreaker business. We really don’t see any clouds in the near“Our view is that the biggestgrowth in the future is offeredin demolition”, Mr TeemuTeelahti.Sandvik Breakers MarketingCommunications Manager MrsSatu Rämö.future and expect all our businesses to grow. The need of ourtype of equipment continues practically taken in every cornerof the world, while the best Sandvik breaker countries are thetraditional European ones like France, Germany, Italy, Spainand Britain, and the USA in North America,” says TeemuTeelahti. “In 2007 Rammer sales doubled in France. Spainhas been a good market but right now it is question mark.Italy is still doing fine as is the UK also although it seemsthat the peak has been passed in Britain. Europe and the UScontinue as our best regions. For instance, the US economyis sliding, but we were able to increase our market share there.Also Russia is now a significant market for us.”Tied global competitionThe present Sandvik Breakers is one of the two leaders inglobal markets. The other is the Swedish company AtlasCopco.“It really is quite remarkable that in many areas of machines,particularly in rock drilling and breaking, the competitionis geared around companies located in Finland andSweden. Naturally, when we belong to Sandvik, the owner isSwedish, but since Sandvik Breakers was originally a Finnishcompany and today is located in Finland, we regard ourselvesa Finnish manufacturer rather than a Swedish one. The sametype of competition takes place in drilling machines, whereSandvik and Atlas Copco are the main rivals, but in drillingtoo, the Sandvik base is Finnish because it is located in Finlandand used to be called Tamrock,” says Teemu Teelahti.“In breakers and demolition tools we and Atlas Copco arethe two big ones and of about equal size, while Montabertand Furukawa belong to the next category. But as all in thebusiness know, there are many, many other smaller manufacturersall over the world, particularly in Italy, Japan andKorea. Probably no one has calculated the accurate numberof breaker and demolition tool manufacturers, but the generalestimate is that there are between 60 and 100 manufacturersin the world. In Italy alone, there are14 manufacturers. Smaller manufacturerscome and go. The competition is fierce andunfortunately the situation results in toolow prices. However, I am pretty sure thatalready in the near future, some smallerplayers will disappear. When Rammer wasestablished in 1978, hydraulic breakers werejust emerging new pieces of machinery in theworld, because only the first steps had beentaken after quite many years of pneumatichand tools. Hydraulics proved to be thekey in the development of new breakers,which today are the really efficient way toimprove the demolition and rock-relatedoperations. Today, hydraulic breakers andall sorts of demolition tools are an integralpart of construction, mining and quarrying,and demolition sites. We have accomplisheda lot and will continue to do so.”Natural background a key factorto successThe company’s success has always been basedon the two key elements of product developmentand quality.“It is fortunate that we are locatedin a Northern country where the naturalconditions are difficult. When a piece ofmachinery works here, it works everywhereelse. Finland also has solid bedrock of graniteand other types of hard rock with low overburden,which gives us another good basefor developing the machines to do the job inextremely hard rock,” says Teemu Teelahti.A further advantage of the location is the small size of thecountry. To grow and to be successful the company needed to

The Sandvik Rammer demolition tools contain several machine types. This cutter-crusher represents one of them designedto demolish concrete structures and to cut reinforced steel.invest in export from the beginning, and that is what Rammerhas done from the start.The company, which has 210 employees, has always beenlocated in Lahti in the South of Finland. There are now twoseparate factory buildings, one for breakers and the other fordemolition tools.The wide range becoming widerAll sorts of construction projects make 80% of Sandvik Breakers’sales and the rest is divided between mining, quarrying,demolition and recycling.Sandvik Breakers has always been in the forefront oftechnical development and hasbrought to the market many innovations.The company’s currentrange of hydraulic breakers is aslarge as can be expected from theleading manufacturer. The breakerrange is next to complete, but indemolition tools the product offeringis incomplete.“We know that in tools we needmore products, but as this businessis expanding we will naturally enlarge our offering and bringnew machines to the market,” says Teemu Teelahti.Innovations bring successRight from the beginning of Rammer the breaker manufacturerhas been in the forefront of technical development.There has been quite a few firsts that later have become industrystandards when the competition has adopted them. Theseinnovative solutions include such cases as the world’s largesthammer manufactured in 1981, the innovative low-noise CitySeries introduced in 1991, and the in-Series of 2004.It all started with the first Rammer hammer. It wasmade so well that there were no teething problems and wasready to market right away.“Quality is the other cornerstone of our operation.We cannot be satisfied with compromises. Good quality alsomakes our after-sales actions easier and naturally results insatisfied customers,” says Teemu Teelahti. A recent exampleis a heat treatment plant erected two years ago. The plant isthe largest such installation in Finland.“Our position is also favourable in that being a part30 years of RammerSandvik Breakers nowready to adjust tochanging marketswith new equipmentof Sandvik means that we have a solid base. The ups anddowns of business affect us only a little, but we are able tocontinue business as usual,” adds Teemu Teelahti.Customer supportSandvik Breakers has introduced quite a few solutionsto make the use of products more economic and safe inthe short and long term. They include the monitoringanalyser system Ramona and the automatic lubricationsystem Ramlube.For customer support there are three central warehouseslocated in Finland, Holland and Singapore, eightfurther regional warehouses and300 local warehouses.The short historyof RammerTo some extent Rammer shares itsearly history with Tamrock. Rammer’sfounding father was TeuvoGrönfors who had previouslybeen the research and developmentmanager of Tamrock. Heleft Tamrock in 1972 and established Rammer in 1978.At that time it was obvious that hydraulic hammers(breakers) were the right way to break rock and concrete.The first hydraulic hammer had been introduced by theFrench company Montabert in 1969, but at the time whenRammer started the biggest manufacturer was the Germancompany Krupp.Soon Rammer penetrated the market with its ownproducts. But to become a worldclass player, the companyrequired more resources than Teuvo Grönfors wasable to offer on his own and he sold Rammer in 1984 tothe Finnish mining company Outokumpu, with a planto invest in mining and construction related equipmentmanufacturing.Teuvo Grönfors continued heading the Outokumpumanufacturing division and in 1984 Outokumpu acquiredRoxon, a manufacturer of jaw crushers and conveyorsbased in a community next to Lahti. But later Outokumpuchanged its strategy and sold Rammer and Roxon to Tamrockin 1997, which at that time was owned by Sandvik.www.sandvik.comIs s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h • PDi 59

“Rammer” breakerscover most applicationsOver the years Rammerand more recentlySandvik Breakers havedeveloped breakerrelatedproducts tocover almost all applicationsfor breakingrock in construction,mining and quarrying.The current rangeof breakers can beinstalled to excavatorsand other carriersfrom 0.7 t to 100 t.More specifically the breakers can be used in primaryand secondary breaking, demolition and recycling, trenchingand underground operations. Sandvik Breakers alsodesigns various types of equipment for boom mounting inopen-pit, crushing, underground and grizzly applications.There is a wide range of applications, since constructionprojects are so versatile. The prime objective of abreaker is to break boulders into smaller pieces and that iswhat they surely do.Breakers include five series called E, G, M, S and in.Altogether there are 47 breaker models. The demolitiontools are used for various demolition and recycling projectsand even for wood chipping. The product range includescutter-crushers, pulverizers and multiprocessors andcan be used to demolish reinforced concreteand scrap metal.As part of the Sandvik relatedintegration, all the former Rammerproducts were given a new modeldesignation. This was a major exercisethat included many other Sandvik productlines.Sandvik moves mountainsA couple of recent applications feature how Sandvik’sbreaker customers have been able to improvetheir operations. The first one is from Spain.A Spanish customer, Excavaciones HermanosOtín Piedrafita, works in the Pyrenean mountainsclose to the French border. The conditions includeseasonal snow and ice and hard rock. The companypurchased a Sandvik hydraulic breaker model BR7013,which. with its weight of 7 t is the largest and most powerfulin Sandvik’s Rammer range. Explaining the reason for thepurchase Tirso Otín said: “Our customers are constantlyseeking safer, faster and more productive solutions to meettheir applications needs and we have always been willingto comply.”The customer has beeninvolved in many majorprojects, such as an undergroundcar park, an ice-skatingrink, a wastewater andsolid waste treatment plantand in many of the region’sski resort development andimprovement schemes.The BR7013 is designedfor use with carriersweighing from 60 to 100t. Equipped with a chiseltool, the hammer developsimpact energy of 15,000Joules. It is supplied withthe Rammer CITY soundsuppression system as standard,reducing noise levelto only 85 dB(A) at 30 m.It is also piped for the Sandvik Rammer dust suppressionpackage. For reduced wear on both the hammer and carrier,vibration dampening is improved and tool diametersare increased. The use of a dust proof housing, dust prooftool retaining pin locking system and the optional Ramlubeautomatic lubrication system also help reduce wear andextend working life.A quarry application in AustraliaIn the latter part of 2007, the Melbourne, Australia basedMountain View Quarries, took delivery of the second 3.8t Sandvik BR4510 hammer for use in their DonnybrookQuarry in North Melbourne. Earlier in the year the companypurchased the first BR4510.The company runs another quarry nearby called Seymour.According to quarry manager Ronnie Ferronato, theoriginal idea was to rotate the hammer between bothquarries, but it soon proved to make commercialsense to purchase the second one. “We are happywith the performance of the breaker and nowwe have the added advantage of having commonparts across two units as well as the same companyservicing them,” says Ronnie Ferronato, who alsosays that in addition to breakers, the companyoperates other Sandvik equipment, includinga mobile crushing plant, a cone crusher and adrilling rig.The local Sandvik distributor, WalkersHammers, believes strongly in after-sales supportand customer training. “When we delivera breaker it’s not a case of attaching it to theexcavator and away you go,” says Walkers Hammerssales and product support manager TinoVinella. “Prior to delivery one of our factorytrained service technicians visits the site to ensurethat everything will run smoothly. A breaker isa major capital investment and the customerexpects long and trouble free working hours fromit. The better we train the personnel the betteris the end result.”The efficient breaker quartet consists of the hammerand three gentlemen from left to right: John Miltosof Sandvik, Alex ‘Archie’ Tosto, the operator, and TinoVinella of Walkers Hammers.60 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h

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“FINALLY HCP”Husqvarna islaunching its firstwall saw, the WS440 HF, which is astrong, flexible andlightweight saw thatmakes the work ofcutting and drillingprofessionals botheasier and moreefficient.Technical facts: WS 440 HFThe powerful, water-cooled electrical motor generatesa total of 13 kW to the shaft even though the saw onlyweighs 25 kg.• The shaft has an electrical speed setting andcan be controlled by remote control. Thisprovides full control over the sawing processand great freedom of movement at theworkplace.• Short distance between blade and railfor a straighter cut.• Safety clutch for all moving parts.• Control of water spray through change ofmounting direction (twisting of the saw 180º).• By remote control, it is possible to set theblade’s rotation direction, which gives thewater spray the desired direction.• Equipped with automatic brakes that stopthe blade in a matter of seconds.• Delivered with four wall mounting attachments,rail connection, oil, blade guard,saw trolley, toolkit, rail holder and frequencytransformer.• Shaft power max. 13 kW• Diamond blade 800-1200 mm• Sawing depth max. 530 mm• Weight 25 kg• Frequency 400 HzNo one can blame Husqvarna Construction Products for beingmainstream. In the 1990s when purpose built wire saws becamecommon it took a long time before HCP replaced their combisaw with a new pure wire sawing system. In the beginning ofthis century all manufacturers started to launch high frequencyequipment but not HCP. But now is the time for HCP to settheir first high frequency wall saw to the world. If WS 440 HFis as well designed as the wire saw it probably will be a successamong the users.“Based on a new technology”“With the WS 440 HF we are setting a new standard forelectrical wall saws,” says Husqvarna Construction ProductsProduct Manager Lars Gustafsson. “The saw is based on totallynew technology, which gives the user increased possibilitiesfor fast and efficient sawing. We have succeeded in optimizingthe weight to power relationship and developed a saw that islight and flexible but also powerful, something that was difficultto achieve before. The powerful, water-cooled electric motorgenerates a total of 13 kW to the shaft, despite the fact that thesaw only weighs 25 kg.”Characteristics thatimproves cutting performanceThe saw was developed with the greatest focus on the user aspossible. It has a variable speed transmission, which makesit possible to set optimal speed according to blade diameter,blade type, and the material that is being sawed. This meansthat the diamonds cut with a high level of efficiency. Inaddition, rotation direction can be selected,which means that the water spray canbe controlled independent of whichside of the rail you saw on. TheseProduct news from DieweOne of Germany’s leading manufacturer of top qualitydiamond tools - Diewe Diamantwerkzeuge - hasdeveloped a brand new Diamond Drilling line. Thisinnovative product range consists of: 3 drill motormodels - 2000/2500/3000 Watt, 2 Drilling rigmodels - max. Ø 200 / 350 mm and 3 Productlines of drill bits – dry / wet / fast.With these new products all drilling appliciationswhich occur in the construction industry can becovered. All of these premium quality products havebeen engineered and fine tuned during an extensiveresearch and development programme.The result of this will be introduced to the“world” during the Eisenwarenmesse / PracticalWorld exhibition in Cologne - Germany from9-12th March 2008. The product introduction willbe supported by an extensive marketing campaignto intensify the overall use of (Diewe) DiamondDrilling equipment in the construction industry. TheDiewe booth on Practical World, Cologne, Germanycombined characteristics make theWS 440 HF totally unique thecompany claims.“Making our users’ work easieris the driving force in all ourproduct development andwe have invested a greatdeal of resources in makingthe saw user-friendly,powerful, ergonomic andeasy to transport. It isconstructed in modules,which makes it easy tohang up on the wall.Both the saw and theaccompanying frequencytransformer are simpleto handle,” says LarsGustafsson.The WS 440 HF is based on the same system asHusqvarna’s hydraulic wall saws and features quick fasteningand radial attachment. The saw will be launched on theEuropean market during the first quarter of 2008.www.husqvarnacp.comcan be found in hall 10.2 and booth number D/E030-031.www.diewe.de62 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h

Hilti postsdouble-digit growthThe company boosted sales on the year from CHF4.1 billion, in the previous year, to CHF 4.7 billion.This corresponds to growth of 13 % (2006: 13%). In terms of local currencies worldwide salesrose 11 percent last year (2006: 12 percent). Thecompany took advantage of the favorable economicframework in 2007 to post double-digit growthfor the fourth year in succession. This was accomplishedthanks to the successful introduction ofnew products, the further development of servicesand the continued expansion of sales capacities. Asignificant increase in both the operating result andnet income can also be expected for 2007.Europe, with a share of approximately 65percent of total sales, remains the Hilti Group’sstrongest sales region. In light of the difficultiesfacing the construction economy in North Americathe single-digit growth level in this region can beviewed as very positive. Particularly noteworthy isthe fact that the Latin America, Asia and Near/Middle East/Africa regions contributed overproportionallyto overall growth. Hilti expects positivebusiness development to continue in 2008,even if the economic and currency-related risksare increasing. The detailed annual results will bepresented at the annual results media conferenceon March 7, 2008.Acquisition in IndiaAt the beginning of 2008 Hilti acquired a majorityinterest from an India-based partner in the diamondtool sector. This acquisition not only provides Hiltiwith access to valuable product knowledge andrelevant process technology, but also an efficient,high-quality production facility in India that possessesadditional expansion potential.www.hilti.comNew AEM Vice Presidentof ExhibitionsMegan Tanel of the North American-based Associationof Equipment Manufacturers has beenpromoted to AEM Vice President of Exhibitionsin recognition of her increasing trade show responsibilitiesand leadership. Tanel will overseeall AEM show activities for events based in theUnited States, including the CONEXPO-CON/AGGconstruction exhibition and ICUEE - InternationalConstruction and Utility Equipment Exposition. Shewill continue to serve as Director of CONEXPO-CON/AGG and ICUEE. In a related action, AEMhas formed a separate International ExhibitionsDepartment to oversee the association’s growingroster of overseas shows such as CONEXPO Asiaand CONEXPO Russia. AEM’s Larry Charrlin hasbeen named as the newly created position ofExecutive Director of International Exhibitions tolead this effort.Bobcat reorganisationin Europe, Middle Eastand AfricaBobcat Company has announced new managementappointments together with changes inthe company’s organisation covering Europe,Middle East and Africa. The changes in the EMEAorganisation are designed to help maintain thestrong growth achieved in the region, particularlyover the last three years. These announcementscomplement the opening of the New EuropeanManufacturing Plant, Training Centre and ProductDevelopment Centre for Bobcat products at Dobrisin the Czech Republic.Scott R Nelson, formerly President, BobcatEMEA, has been promoted to the position ofPresident, Bobcat Company Worldwide and willreport directly to David Rowles, Chief ExecutiveOfficer, Doosan Infracore International, Inc. DoosanInfracore International is a US-based subsidiary ofDoosan Infracore, comprising three businessesacquired from Ingersoll Rand: Bobcat Company;Doosan Infracore Portable Power, formerly IngersollRand Utility Equipment and DII Attachments, formerlyIngersoll Rand Attachments. Scott Nelson replacesRichard Pedtke, the former President of BobcatCompany, who is retiring after serving Ingersoll Randand its acquired companies for 37 years.Formerly Vice President, Sales and Marketing,Bobcat EMEA, Neil Woodfin has assumed the roleof President, Bobcat EMEA, in replacement of ScottNelson. This position will continue to be located inthe Bobcat offices at Waterloo in Belgium.Neil Woodfin said: “It is important that we put inplace an organisation that is capable of sustainingour impressive growth and is correctly aligned todevelop and execute our strategic plan. In line withBobcat EMEA’s core value of people development,we are delighted that we have been able to accommodatethese senior management organisationchanges utilising the strong talent base Bobcat hasestablished here in EMEA.”Within the new organisation, the Sales,Marketing and Aftermarket departments of BobcatEMEA are being realigned. Bobcat now has a newSales and Service Department responsible forthe complete product life cycle, from point of salethrough to the eventual trade-in of the product.This department includes sales, field and partscustomer service, channel development and fieldand product training.Heading up this part of Bobcat EMEA, NorbertDonaberger has been promoted to the positionof Vice President Sales and Service, reportingdirectly to Neil Woodfin. The company hasalso announced the promotion of Iris Truyen asService Director.The new marketing department will championnew product and service concepts and will manageproduct life cycle management, product P&L, andcustomer communications. These areas include theloader, mini-excavator, telescopic handler, compactattachment and parts business units, marketingcommunications and technicalpublications, fairs and events andmarketing planning. This functionis now the responsibility of ChrisRinglstetter, who has been appointedVice President, Marketing, BobcatEMEA, reporting directly to NeilWoodfin. Other new appointmentsScott Nelson include Giuliano Parodi as BusinessDirector Telescopic Handlers EMEA,Jurgen Gremez as Business Director AttachmentsEMEA and Muriel Lafont as Business DirectorParts EMEA. The Bobcat EMEA organisation alsoincludes the new strategic development and mergerand acquisition planning functionwhich will work closelywith the Doosan InfracoreInternational headquartersto maximise Doosan synergyopportunities and developa merger and acquisitionplan for Bobcat EMEA. Thelong-range plan activitiesNeil Woodfin will also be driven by thisfunction. The strategic developmentand merger and acquisition planningfunction will be headed by Lee Harrison, whohas been appointed Strategic DevelopmentDirector, Bobcat EMEA, reporting directly toNeil Woodfin.www.bobcat.com

UK Government Minister helpsSPE International in the UAESPE Group chief executive officer and managingdirector Tony Mansfield and deputy managingdirector John Hill were pleased to welcome theUK government Minister for Trade & Investment,Lord Digby Jones to their stand at the recent Big5 exhibition in Dubai.SPE International Ltd is a large internationalplayer in terms of manufacture, production anddistribution of Surface Preparation equipmentexported worldwide through Group companiesSPE USA, SPE Middle East, SPE South Africa,SPE Ireland and a network of distributors.SPE has a comprehensive range of constructionequipment available worldwide anddesigned to tackle the most demanding tasksefficiently, economically and with operator safetyin mind. The products are continually evaluatedagainst performance as materials change andthe company is committed to bringing newinnovative products into production to providemore effective solutions to the industry.Exhibiting at the Big 5 for the fifth time, SPEused this year’s event to launch its brand newflagship product, the MP6000. The MP6000 isa ‘sit and ride machine’ which boasts a 3.3 litre72hp Perkins diesel engine and twin fan onboarddust collector for dust free operation and can befitted with a number of attachments, such as shotblasting, planing, diamond grinding and polishingand stripping. It is a multifunctional machine withapplications ranging from car parks, highways,ship decks, shopping malls, airport runways,terminal buildings and factory floors.Lord Digby Jones said that UK constructionfirms like SPE International have a magnificentreputation for creating innovative, state of the arttechnology like the world first MP6000.“The Big 5 exhibition was a great opportunityto meet UK companies and seeUK government Minister for Trade &Investment, Lord Digby Jones tryingout one of the SPE International equipmentat their stand at the recent Big 5exhibition in Dubai.From the SPE Group chief executive officer and managing director Tony Mansfield,deputy managing director John Hill, UK government Minister for Trade &Investment, Lord Digby Jones and another un-named colleague of the SPE staffin the stand at the recent Big 5 exhibition in Dubai.first-hand cutting edge developments inconstruction products. I am delighted that UKcompanies, like the SPE Group are forgingstrong business links in the booming MiddleEast region,” says Lord Digby Jones. “Opportunitiesfor British construction companiesare plentiful in the Middle East and I encourageall UK companies who are interested in doingbusiness in the region to contact UK Trade &Investment, the government organisation thathelps UK companies break into and succeedin international markets.”As well as catching the attention of theMinister, the MP6000 created enormousinterest at the exhibition from the constructionand flooring industry with many demonstrationsbeing arranged.www.surfacepreparationgroup.comALLU Finland Oy | P.O. Box 22, 16301 Orimattila, FINLAND | Tel: +358 3 882 140 | Fax: +358 3 882 1440 | Email: info@allu.net64 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h

ALLU with massivepresentationat ConexpoALLU The Finnish company will be at ConExpostabilises soilsdisplaying its products on stand G 220 and inthe demonstration area. Equipment will includethe ALLU SM Screener Crusher, ALLU StabilisationSystem, ALLU Pipe Grappler and ALLUVP Compacting Plate and Oil Quick automaticquick coupler.Market leader of screenercrushersIn 1991 ALLU Finland Oy invented a newattachment for excavators and wheel loadersand the ALLU screener crusher is nowused worldwide. During the past 16 yearsALLU screener crushers have been used inhundreds of different applications, includingback filling pipeline trenches, soil stabilisation,contaminated soil handling, cleaning up mines,processing numerous different kind of materials,like top soil, clay, peat, sand, sludge, compost,lime, bark, glass, wind shields, asphalt, bricks,and demolition rubble. ALLU claims it is theworld market leader in screener crushers.Mass stabilisation is a quick and environmentalfriendly method to reinforce soft soils, such asswamp areas or to encapsulate contaminatedsoils. The ALLU stabilisation system consistsof a mixing unit, ALLU PM, installed onto anexcavator and a track driven pressure feedershuttle, ALLU PF. With the ALLU DAC DataAcquisition System it is possible to control allthe functions of the stabilisation process.Easy workingAt the demonstration area visitors will be ableto see how it is possible to use the Oil Quickautomatic quick coupler to change a hydraulicattachment from the cabin of the base machinein less then 10 seconds.ALLU at Samoter, ItalyAt Samoter, ALLU will be represented on RammitS.p.A’s stand, as Rammit S.p.A is the authorizeddistributor of ALLU products in Italy.www.allu.net66 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h

World’s biggest hydraulic breaker involved inthe development of Oslo’s urban traffic systemAn Atlas Copco HB 10000 ProCare hydraulicbreaker is presently involved in the developmentof the railway line from Sandvika via Oslo Cityto the Gardemoen airport. The double-tracktrunk line could no longer handle the increasingtraffic volume to and fromthe new airport. The expansionto four tracks required some71,000 m 3 of rock to be removedover a distance of 900meters. Due to the extremelyhigh costs involved in environmentaland safety aspects andbecause of nearby residentialbuildings, blasting was out ofthe question.Hegna Maskin from Notoddenfirst used an Atlas Copco HB7000, a 7 t class hydraulic breaker.The breaker is working from7 a.m. til 6 p.m. and is removingsome 1,300 m 3 of rock each week. A toughand distantly jointed rock turns this into a verychallenging job. The entire project is scheduledto take 11 months and the contractors werelooking for ways to increase the rock breakingcapacity. An HB 10000 ProCare, the world’sbiggest hydraulic breaker, has now been calledto the scene. With some 2,000 m 3 per weekthis hydraulic breaker accomplishes approx. 50% more than his “little brother“.“The HB 10000 ProCare clearly performsbetter than the HB 7000, which in itself is alreadya Hercules“, the proprietor of the contracting firmand excavator operator Jon Erik Hegna explains.“With this breaker we are sure to be able to meetthe tight schedule.““Another valuable asset is the Atlas CopcoProCare servicing contract“, Hegna adds.“We now have a clear idea of theoperating cost of our equipmentand profit from the know-howof the Atlas Copco people whoare planning and carrying out theservice and maintenance.“ ForTom Erik Larsen, Business LineManager of Atlas Copco Norway,too, the contract offers a lot ofadvantages: “We are workingproactively and the service contractgives us the opportunity toplan the hydraulic breaker servicein the most favourable manner.Because in the end it is in ourown interest to secure maximumproductivity to our customers.“Oslo’s urban traffic system will be the subjectof a marked expansion in the years to come. Itis not only for environmental reasons that themunicipal authorities want commuters to take thetrain – the capacity of the few highways leadingto and from Oslo has already been exhausted along time ago. More than 30 km of stop-andgoduring rush hours is long since regarded ascommon. Quadrupling the railway line will allowsmaller intervals between trains and will distinctlyease the strain on road traffic.www.atlascopco.comNew Telsmith quarry-trax track mounted jawcrusher at ConexpoTelsmith, Inc., an Astec company, willintroduce its new track-mounted primaryjaw crushing plant - the Quarry-Trax ModelTJ3258 - at ConExpo/Con-Agg. The newQuarry-Trax can be viewed at the Astec/Telsmith Booth C-5135. Telsmith productengineers will be on-hand to discuss theunique features built into the new product.Engineered to deliver higher yieldswith superior reliability, the plant’s Telsmith3258 jaw crusher features a larger gapeand a 58-inch (1.47 m) wide crushingchamber, boosting crushing capacity by upto 15 % over similar sized brands. Uniquenew crusher features include: HydraulicAdjustment, Hydraulic Tramp Iron Relief andHydraulic Chamber Clearing which reduceoperating costs and allow an operator tosafely clear the crusher and return to productionin minutes.Importantly, the new Telsmith Quarry-Traxis a modern design utilizing PLC controls forease of operation. In the automatic mode,the crusher feed is maximized by monitoringengine load, crusher load and feed binlevel in order to maintain a consistent chokefeed. The crusher setting is displayed on anon-board LCD monitor and adjustments areenabled through push button controls. Handheldwireless remote maneuvers the plantand provides crusher, feeder, engine andc o n v e y o r c o n t r o l s f r o m a s a f e d i s t a n c e.The new Telsmith Quarry-Trax is availablewith a number of options, including:a hydraulic hammer, 18-cubic-yard 14 m 3hopper extensions, a folding conveyor extension,magnet, and more.Celebrating more than a century ofservice, Telsmith has built its reputation asa provider of reliable and productive equipmentengineered to process more material atlower costs per ton. The company’s ongoingcommitment to quality led to its ISO 9001certification in 1994, and to its inclusion asone of a number of companies comprisingthe Astec Aggregate and Mining Group.In addition to the engineering of fullyautomated plants and integrated systems,Telsmith’s complete equipment line includescone crushers, jaw crushers, primary andsecondary impact crushers, portable andmodular crushing plants, stationary systems,washing equipment, vibrating screensand feeders, and portable and stationaryconveyors.www.telsmith.comPOWERHigh cycle wall saw with32 kW/20 kW powerThere is nothing more powerful on the marketCan be disassembled within 1 minuteHeaviest single component only 25.5 kg/56 lb20 kW base package 1497.-monthly€fromInstalment: 20% down payment, term of 60 months€ 34.960,– purchase price at cash paymentwall braxx typhoon sb200wall braxx tornado sb32020 kW base package 1: braxx control powercontrol unit 20 kW with transport rack, SB200 drivemotor 20 kW cpl., incl. safety clutch, electric cableset A-40, electric wall saw machine SB320/200without drive motor, incl. water hose red/green10m/32.8ft, incl. water hose green 10m/32.8ft,Rwallremote control braxx 10m/32.8inch, stirrup underpinningfor SB320/200, blade guard Ø 800 mm/31.5 inch, blade guard Ø 1200 mm/47.2 inch, guiderail 1.30 m/51.1 inch, guide rail 2.30 m/90.5 inch,4 guide rail fastening brackets, guide rail stop,2-partsFor further information about the wall braxx tornado sb320 and typhoon sb200 andmore products of the braxx product line, call +43 (0) 662 / 42 42 48-0 or go towww.eurodima.com, e-mail: office@eurodima.com

Extec C-12+ hits the tracksfor Gregory DemolitionA London based contractorhas underlinedits faith in Extectrack-mounted crusherswith the purchaseof a new C-12+ unitto tackle the arisingsfrom a demandingdemolition project thatproduced 10,000 t ofconstruction and demolitionwaste in justthree days.Gregory Demolition is using the 49 t Extec unit, the fourth in thecompany’s fleet, to process waste materials from Network Rail’sEast London Line project, adjacent to Brick LaneGregory Demolition, one of the UK’s foremost demolitioncontractors, has again puts its faith in Extec crushers with thepurchase of a new C-12+ track-mounted mobile unit. The company,a recognised expert in highly complex bridge dismantlingapplications, has put the 49 t unit to work at its Barking recyclingdepot where it is processing arisings from the demolition of threedouble tunnels near London’s Brick Lane.Jurassic ParkThe contract on the Liverpool Street line, known as the G19project, required the controlled dismantling of a 3,000 m 2 bridgestructure. Work commenced on Christmas Eve and continuedover the Christmas period. To ensure optimum operator safetyand to ensure that the company met the stringent contract deadlines,Gregory utilised a large number of standard and high reachexcavators equipped with a range of front-end attachments. “Togive you an idea of scale, we deployed 450, six m crane mats tohelp protect the rail infrastructure,” says managing director DeanGregory. “At one point, there were that many excavators workingside by side that Network Rail nicknamed the site ‘Jurassic Park’because it looked like a dinosaur feeding frenzy. Mind you,when overrun penalties run at £88,000/h, it does tend to focusthe mind. I am pleased to say we finished our contract early, andcame in 38% ahead of the scheduled time.”Rapid CrushingDuring an intensive, four-day period, the Gregory Demolitionteam processed and removed around 12,000 t of mixed constructionand demolition waste to its recycling facility in Barking,where it was destined to be processed by the company’snew Extec C-12+ track-mounted mobile crusher.Dean Gregory reports thatmaterial is crushed to order and that productivity is not amajor issue in this application. That said, Gregory says that hehas been impressed by sheer speed of the C-12+. “It is muchfaster than our previous machines. It processed around 9,000 tof mixed construction and demolition waste in just two weeks,”he says. “In fact, our loading excavators have trouble keepingpace with it.”The unit is fitted with a grizzly feeder that separates fines,and rebar is pre-segregated prior to crushing, even though theC-12+ can handle steel with ease. An overband magnet separatesthe rebar for onward processing.Pleasing PurchaseDean Gregory is clearly impressed with his latest Extec purchase.“Extec crushers are reliable and are ideal fordemolition work. They’re rugged,well built and best of all, they arenot over complicated. This makesthem easy to work with andeasy to train our staff to operatethem,” Gregory concludes.“Obviously we looked at othercrushers but we were particularly impressedwith the C-12+. It’s done everythingthat we expected of it and more. We are extremelypleased with the purchase.”www.extec.eu68 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h

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EVENTSCALENDARGerman DemolitionAssociation Convention29 of Feb - 1 of MarchBerlin, Germanywww.asco-abbruch.deSAMOTER 20085-8 March, 2008Verona Exhibition CentreVerona, Italywww.samoter.itCSDA Convention 200836th Annual CSDA Convention4-8 March, 2008Red Rock Casino, Resort &SpaLas Vegas, Nevadawww.csda.orgConExpo Con/Agg 200811-15 MarchLas Vegas Convention Center,Las Vegas,Nevada, USAwww.conexpoconagg.comIACDS AnnualMeeting 20082-5 of May, 2008Valencia, Spainwww.iacds.orgire 2008InternationalRental Exhibition3-5 of June, 2008Amsterdam RAI CentreThe Netherlandwww.ireshow.comConexpo Russia 2008September 15-18,Moscow, Russiawww.conexporussia.comSAIE 2008September 15-18,Bologna, Italywww.bolognafiere.itWorld of Concrete 2009February 3-6Las Vegas, USAwww.worldofconcrete.comIntermat 2009April 20-25Paris Nord, Villepinte, Francewww.intermat.frIACDS annual meetingi Valencia, SpainThe International Asscoaition of ConcreteDrillers & Sawers will this year hold their annualmeeting in Valencia, Spain. The event willbe organised by Spain’s national associationfor concrete sawing and drilling contractors,named AEDT. AEDT is the youngest associationmember in IACDS and was formed, withhelp from IACDS, during2007.The AEDT associationhas prepareda great programmefor the meeting. Andthe choice of locationcouldn’t be better.Valencia is a wonderfulprospering city on theshores of the MediterraneanSea.Valencia is Spain’s third-largest city with apopulation of some 740,000 inhabitants. It liessome 350 km south of Barcelona. The hotel,Hotel NH Las Artes, where the IACDS annualmeeting will be held is is located in front of thenew City of Arts and with an excellent communicationto the airport.The IACDS meeting begins Thursday, May1, 2008 and it ends Monday, May 5, 2008.CSDA Board member David Tuttle passedaway on January 28, 2008, after aneight-year battle with cancer. He was 47years old.Tuttle began a 16-year career at DiamondProducts in 1992 after working foreight years with Truco Diamond Products.While with Diamond Products, he managedthe sales force in both the eastern andsoutheastern regions of the United States.Tuttle was a 1983 graduate of the Universityof South Carolina with a degree in mechanicalengineering.He served on the Board of Directors ofthe Concrete Sawing and Drilling Associationand served on the Election, Membership,Standards & Specifications committees, Cochairfor Manufacturer/Contractor Committeeand Chair of the Manufacturer Committee.He resided in Lexington, South Carolina,with his wife of 19 years, Rhonda and threesons, Justin, Andrew and Matthew. Memorialsmay be made to Lexington’s Relay forThe annual conference of the delegates isscheduled for Friday, May 2, in the afternoonand Saturday, May 3, in the morning.Besides the regular meeting a wide andinteresting programme has been prepared forthe attendees including several interesting sightseeings during the weekend of May.Attendees should register assoon as possible by downloadingthe detailed programme containingalso additional information and theregistration documents: The downloadlink is: http://www.aedt.es/publico/IACDS_meeting_2008.pdf.The same file is also available at thestarting page of the IACDS website(www.iacds.org.Registration forms should befaxed no later than Friday, February29, to the AEDT and IACDSsecretaries.www.iacds.orgRobert “David” Tuttle, 1960-2008Life c/o The American Cancer Society, 128Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210.Tuttle was well known and respectedthroughout the diamond tool and equipmentindustry. He will be greatly missed bothpersonally and professionally.U.S. army Corpsof Engineers’report finds nolead based paintconcerns in recyclingconcreteWith an estimated 100 million t of concrete generatedin demolition projects being recycled each year in theUnited States - with a relatively small percentage of itscontaining lead-based paint (LBP) - questions wereraised regarding its suitability for reuse.A study conducted under the aegis of the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers has found that there is noenvironmental or health risk to workers involved in thecrushing and recycling of concrete containing LBPas long as they follow certain lead compliance workprotocols. A free copy of this study is now availablefrom the National Demolition Association. The study,developed by Principal Investigator Stephen D.Cosper of the Construction Engineering ResearchLaboratory, deals with the demolition of family housingat Fort Ord, USA, which is typical of the older Armybuilding stock, much of which is being demolished.The report is entitled “LBP Concerns in producingRecycled Concrete Aggregate from former Fort OrdFamily Housing.”The so-called Cosper Report attempts tocorrelate the concentration of lead on the paintedbuildings to the concentration of lead in aggregateproduced from those buildings’ demolition. Thefinal concentration is the key metric in determiningsuitable end use. In the case of Fort Ord housing,the final lead concentration was found to be quitelow. The work site was assessed in several ways,including several weeks of worker observation,including monitoring of demolition contractor dustcontrol procedures, worker practices, and analyticalevaluation of samples collected during actual demolitionand concrete recycling. The Cosper Reportwas funded by the Construction Materials RecyclingAssociation and the National Demolition Association.The Construction Engineering Research Laboratoryis an element of the U.S. Army Research andDevelopment Centre, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.To obtain a free copy of the report, contact NationalDemolition Association through its website www.demolitionassociation.com.70 PDi • Is s u e 1 - 2008 • Fe b r u a ry - Ma r c h

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