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The firm is now looking to expand its facilities in the US to meet the strong demand for equipment. The site is also used to manufacture a number of items such as mounting brackets for hydraulic hammers and hydraulic compactor attachments.

In addition, Vitulano said Indeco is looking for a suitable business acquisition to add to Indeco’s portfolio. “We are scouting for an acquisition, a small company with a good product, (one) that has maybe been undercapitalised.”

With the firm having had great success in the compact breaker market in the US, Indeco is also looking to widen its product offering for more compact demolition tools such as cutters for use on mini excavators. Vitulano said that he believes this offers considerable business potential for the future.

On another note, Vitulano said that Indeco is now achieving its first sales of breakers into Japan, a significant success given the strength of Japanese hydraulic breaker firms in their home market. However, he said that entering the South Korean market with the Italian breakers has so far proven considerably more challenging.

Looking ahead in terms of technology, Vitulano commented that Indeco is monitoring the development of electric construction machines very closely. “We should think to the future when machines go electric,” he said.

However, with regard to electric actuation of units such as breakers, there are major technical challenges to be overcome according to Indeco’s chief engineer, Alessandro Ciccolella. “There is no loss in power as electric machines are very efficient,” he said.

Ciccolella questions the ability of electric actuation systems to cope with the massive mechanical shock loads transmitted in units such as breakers. While the firm has been carrying out research into electric actuation, Ciccolella does not believe there will be any quick electric breaker breakthroughs in the near future.

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The new factory is in Mulazzo, in the Italian region of Massa-Carrara, North Tuscany. It will be the sole production facility for the 50-metre long, 600 tonnes per hour Twin Freccia Rossa.

The filter press is designed to combine the efficiency of two machines into a single product, offering faster sludge feeding and cake discharge time.

Matec Industries marketing manager Tatiana Bini said the company is taking on 60-70 new employees to work at the new factory in its offices and workshop.

"We are opening the new factory as we have had a lot of new orders and need to increase production," she added.

Italy-based Matec will now have three manufacturing bases. In addition to the new factory, Matec recently acquired the Alfa Pompe factory in Verona and has a manufacturing facility for small and medium machines at its headquarters in the town of Massa which is also in the Massa-Carrara province.

The Twin Freccia Rossa was first unveiled at the bauma trade show in Munich, Germany in 2022.

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The 70-tonne B7H hydraulic jaw crusher has a 30-tonne jaw and is adapted from Keestrack’s existing B7 electric jaw crusher which was launched in 2018.

It has a vibrating feeder with 2-step grizzly of 2,200mm x 1,080mm (LxW) and a bottom deck in wire mesh of 1,450mm x 870mm (LxW) to optimise crushing results and to reduce wear.

The feed size of the material is up to 700mm, the feed opening is 1,200mm x 830mm and the outlet adjustment CSS is min.-max. 75mm–250mm.

The jaw crusher is equipped with the patented NSS, non-stop system, which protects the crusher from uncrushable feed and resets the CSS automatic during operations.

Keestrack sales director Frederik Hoogendoorn says the mobile crushing and screening equipment company is a pioneer in electric quarrying and mining machinery, having launched its first electric machine in 2006.

He adds that 90% of Keestrack machines are available in three versions: hydraulic, electric, and zero-emissions plug-in.

“A focus on sustainability is at the core of our company as this is the origin of our business,” Hoogendoorn said.

“Producing and recycling valuable raw materials is what mobile crushing and screening is all about, and our efforts are definitely having a positive impact on the ecological footprint.”

“As these heavy duty industries need very powerful drive systems, Keestrack kept on searching for alternative drive systems,” Hoogendoorn explains.

“From load sensing hydraulics to e-drives to Zero drives, (Keestrack offers) equipment with no combustion engines on board but only electric motors. This request is also a pull from mostly the North European market. This way we want to protect the planet and save money at the same time.”

He adds that 80% of US customers currently ask for hybrid machines and only 20% electric, but that this is changing with all-electric units becoming more common in the US market every year.

With 30 years of experience providing optimised, proven solutions to customers worldwide, Cookstown, Northern Ireland-headquartered CDE’s technologies have successfully diverted more than 100 million tonnes of CD&E waste from landfills, while turning construction, demolition and excavation (CD&E) materials into high-specification outputs.

The company’s AggMax scrubbing and attrition system, its Counter Flow Classification Unit (CFCU) for density separation and the EvoWash sand classification and dewatering system are among its proven plant solutions.

“We all understand that the depletion of natural aggregates is happening at a rate that is pretty scary. CDE has proven solutions that will slow that consumption of materials,” said Darren Eastwood, business development director at CDE.

“We’ve been proving our solutions for the past 20 years, and in the last number of years have brought them to the US and Canadian market. The recycling of inert and contaminated construction, demolition and excavation wastes can make a big difference to the construction industry across those countries, easing the pressure on landfills. It also eases the pressure on the trucking industry, which is often having to shift materials over long distances into cities. Most importantly, it eases the pressure on existing quarries and the valuable precious material that they have. We can also keep required material as close to the demand centre as possible.”

Eastwood said CDE’s two latest US recycling customer plants have gone live in California and Pennsylvania. The California plant is the first CDE sale in the Golden State. It will treat and process a variety of construction and demolition wastes. “This will make a big difference to the circular economy there. It will produce dependable recycled products for surrounding cities while doing away with the need for excessive long-distance trucked materials supply. It will also have a big impact in lowering the cost per tonne of production and in the gas trucks need to use.

“The Pennsylvania facility is a stone’s throw from a city centre. It will be producing C33 [product] and a range of aggregates.”   

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At its launch, Ko Shiozaki, Kubota manager for sales promotions in the engine division, said that the V3307 provides power assistance during peak performance, using electric power to compensate for high loads instantaneously.

For some applications, high load is required for only a fraction of the total work time. The engine’s 10kW electric motor-assist function allows customers to match those high load demands and select an engine with an output power tailored to the low and medium load regions of frequent use.

The engine has a straightforward design with three main components: a DC converter, a lithium-ion battery, and a motor generator attached to the existing engine model.

The hybrid system is controlled by the engine control unit (ECU). This is made possible by rewriting the software in the existing ECU, available only to Kubota engines, according to the manufacturer. No additional ECU is required for hybrid control.

The engine is equipped with a 48V motor generator, providing high torque with quick response – boosting overall work efficiency. At low speeds, the motor provides up to 70Nm of torque assistance.

Designed for applications that demand an immediate response to instantaneous peak overloads within the typical machine duty cycle, the power assist Micro-Hybrid system supports the engine by delivering an additional electrical power boost of up to 10kW.

An instantly available torque curve offers efficiency boosts at the most crucial time, while recuperating and recharging its battery pack when not initiated, says Kubota, adding that these innovations push the boundaries in areas of fuel efficiency, power density and adaptability.

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The MT 625e, with a capacity of 2495kg and a lifting height of 6m, guarantees performance and output levels as good as the like-for-like internal combustion version, the company said.

The machine is fitted with a 25kW or 33kW lithium-ion battery. The model reduces the maintenance budget by 56% and significantly reduces the total cost of ownership for the user, the company said.

“It is ideal for indoor applications, or for the renovation of historical buildings,” Nartish said.

Made in France, the MT 625e is available for the European and North American markets.

Manitou Group has also announced the launch of a new range of electric rotative telehandlers and an electric all-terrain aerial platform.

The electric-drive machines are in addition to more than a dozen additional new product launches that include heavy-duty telehandlers, a lift truck that targets the rental market, and six new compact loader models.

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Helene Mellquist is president and CEO of sister firm Volvo Penta and said that the group is committed to delivering sustainable solutions for the construction and quarrying segments that will be fossil-free, while also delivering improved productivity and safety for customers.

Volvo CE is now introducing a further four electric construction machines, in addition to the two the firm already offers. Jernberg said, “The electric machines are designed to do the same job as the diesel machines.” He added that the electric models also have some benefits over diesel units, “We have machines working in indoor demolition and indoor recycling.”

The firm’s new electric EC230 excavator and DD25 twin drum asphalt compactor variants are key additions to the Volvo CE range. Jernberg said, “The new DD25 electric is the equivalent of the diesel model but is much quieter. We will be manufacturing the electric DD25 in the Shippensburg factory.”

Meanwhile, the Volvo Group is also researching the use of alternative fuels for its machines, having developed a prototype ADT powered by fuel cells. Jernberg said, “We are investing a lot in combustion engines running on hydrogen.”

Volvo Penta is also developing its battery storage technology, as well as boosting its capabilities in electric drivelines. Mellquist said, “This is true innovation. Our engineers are optimising electric drivelines for other applications.”

And the Volvo Group is researching how best to derive second life capabilities from battery packs, as well as recycling the materials from used batteries, according to Melmberg and Mellquist. And the firm is even offering a new lease package through Volvo Financial Services for electric machines. This forms part of an approach to developed further partnerships with customers. Melker commented, “Partnership is the new leadership.”

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“In the latest [US] Inflation Reduction Act, there’s a lot of legislation stipulated around asphalt plant. If they want to do business in future, our asphalt plant customers will have to show they are actively working on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. We are very well-positioned to help them with that.”

New Astec roadbuilding machines include the Roadtec RP-175 and RP-195 asphalt pavers, and the RX-405 cold planer. The company has also introduced new aggregate and mining equipment, including the re-designed 9200 fines recovery plant, the PTSC2818VM portable screen, the FT300 cone crusher, and the Peterson 5710E horizontal grinder.

Focusing on Astec’s new road construction products, van der Merwe said: “Some of our new paving and milling equipment opens a very specific new market segment for us.”

Another eye-catching development for Astec is the recent launch of its Astec Digital business unit, a single-vendor technology solution for the company’s Rock to Road value chain.

Astec recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. The Chattanooga, Tennessee-headquartered firm has grown into a global manufacturer of more than 100 products for asphalt road building, aggregate processing and concrete production. It employs more than 4,000 people with sales and manufacturing operations located around the world.

Astec is carrying out a US$5mn factory expansion at its Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland site to better serve growing market demands in the global mobile crushing and screening industry.

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The SY750H has an operating weight of 78,500 kg. SANY will continue to work its way into the mining market with a larger model, weighing approximately 98,000 kgs, that will be launched in the next few years.

The SY750H has a boom length of 7,000 mm and a stick length of 3,000 mm. Maximum digging height is 11,020 mm, maximum dumping height is 7,170 mm, and maximum digging depth is 7,580 mm.

Standard features on the excavator include dual swing drives; a touchscreen display; primary and secondary auxiliary circuits with a dedicated rotate pump; blindside and rear-view cameras and travel alarms; and a powerful 524 hp Cummins engine.

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Ever-evolving digital assistant SAM by Sandvik is designed to support operational excellence in crushing and screening plants.

Designed for team members responsible for running daily operations, SAM is their digital assistant – bringing people, activities and data together in an easy-to-use, seamless collaborative tool that will power tomorrow's data-driven operations.

Available globally, SAM gives customers the insights, support and performance-enhancing information needed to increase crushing and screening productivity – all in one place. When connected, new possibilities open up for remote service support, thereby shortening response time and avoiding unnecessary travel.

All 800i-series crushers, including the Sandvik CH865i cone crusher, are SAM-ready. As part of Sandvik’s Stationary Crushing and Screening Lifecycle services offering, connectivity is included with the purchase of an 800i-series crusher. A retrofit package is also available for cone crushers with the ASRi 1.x and 2.x automation systems.

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The 628kW PC900LC-11 offers major design enhancements compared to the earlier PC800LC-8 model.

The company said that it adds up to a 40% increase in productivity with 25% more arm crowd force and 12% more swing torque.

Putting this all together means that the PC900LC-11 excavator is a versatile machine for heavy construction, demolition, material handling, deep sewer, water, large mass excavation as well as mining and quarrying, says the giant Japanese manufacturer.

A new removable counterweight system makes transportation easier, and the boom configuration reduces transport height. A new service pass through area allows easy access to filters, oil level checks and sample ports.

To boost situational awareness for operators, tools such as the 360-degree KomVision six-camera monitoring system is standard on the PC900LC-11. Smart Construction 3D guidance and payload monitoring are available as options.

The PC900LC-11 also offers users “Smart Construction Retrofit,” what Komatsu describes as an affordable guidance kit that gives operators in the field and managers in the office access to both 2D and 3D design and payload data to help drive accuracy, control load volumes and improve operations.

Easily installed by a local Komatsu distributor, this technology upgrade is designed to improve grading performance and help drive productivity and profitability.

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Replacing the EC480E, this new 50tonne class excavator is well-suited to working alongside Volvo CE’s A25G or A35G ADTs in large earthmoving, roadbuilding, or quarrying applications.

The excavator is fitted with Volvo Smart View with Obstacle Detection, providing a real-time view of the machine’s surroundings. It is a safety system that issues automatic alerts when obstacles are detected.

Operator comfort has been a priority during design and the EC500 features a new and improved operator interface and cabin design.

Stephen Roy, president of Volvo CE North America, said that the pre-production model on show at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 “gives an insight into the future, with enhanced safety, operability and productivity.”

The Volvo Smart View with Obstacle Detection provides a 360° view due to an improved camera system and new radar detection system. This technology can identify obstacles as either an object or a human being, allowing the operator to take remedial action.

The prototype’s new cabin design also offers a new layout and features including high-definition co-pilot screen, keyless engine start, wired and wireless smart phone charging and new work mode switches.

This next generation excavator is set up to access a range of machine options to help operators complete tasks faster, more easily and more safely. It will also boost performance and productivity levels.

The Volvo Dig Assist tools are designed to help deliver excavator accuracy by eliminating the need to manually mark out a site and check depths and grades. Other tools include Volvo Lift Assist and the Volvo Active Control for automated grading.

New electric joysticks provide better control over the hydraulic system. The hydraulic pumps can be operated together as well as virtually disconnected, allowing the operator to control the boom without affecting track speed. This increases controllability, shortens cycle times and improves fuel efficiency.

Comfort Driver Control allows the operator to move forwards, backwards and steer with the joysticks. An operator can pre-set the hydraulics based upon preferences and applications and save these in Co-Pilot for access in the future.

Increased cooling capacity means the EC500 can handle extreme weather conditions and the excavator also benefits from longer service intervals, delivering cost savings from reduced maintenance requirements and increased uptime.

Manufactured at Volvo CE’s crawler excavator plant in Changwon, Korea, production of the EC500 will commence at the end of 2023 and the machine will be available in selected markets such as North America, Europe and Korea.

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The TL65RS, TL75VS, TL80VS and TL100VS are construction-grade machines featuring the company’s performance, efficiency, technology and reliability standards. Ranging from 67 to 103.5 horsepower, the new loaders are designed to cover a wide range of customer needs. They round out Yanmar’s compact equipment line-up which already features mini excavators, compact wheel loaders and tracked carriers. The new line is suited for applications including construction work and rental.

The TL100VS will start production in the Spring of 2023, and the other three machines will begin production in late 2023.

“These new compact track loaders create a full line of compact equipment and we are excited to bring more value to the market with the reliable products we’re known for,” said Buck Storlie, product manager, Yanmar Compact Equipment. “Customers love our mini excavators for their quality construction and trusted performance in any conditions and now those benefits will be available in our compact track loaders.”  

All of the new compact track loaders feature Tier 4 Final Yanmar diesel engines to offer an additional performance boost. The operator experience is a key focus in the machines with premium 360-degree visibility and a standard suspended seat for enhanced comfort. A removable roof hatch escape offers an optimised safety feature for operators.

The models also include several optional efficiency-enhancing features to improve the operator experience and overall productivity. These include a work tool positioner, return-to-position technology, self-levelling, ride control and auto 2-speed capabilities. These intuitive features help improve productivity on the jobsite and level out the learning curve for new operators to expedite the training process.

The loaders incorporate Yanmar’s optional SmartAssist telematics from the company’s mini excavator line. Features range from error detection and notification to real-time operational status updates and daily work reports. SmartAssist also includes integrated theft protection, allowing the machine’s owner to set a range from a specific location and trigger an alert if that range is exceeded. A state-of-the-art, touchscreen 7-inch colour display also comes standard with each of the new compact track loaders for improved convenience on the jobsite.

“As specialists in the compact equipment market, we designed these compact track loaders to be the whole package,” Storlie said. “Our engines are already preferred on a wide array of compact equipment, and we’re committed to upholding our reputation for excellence and reliability as Yanmar expands into the compact track loader realm.”

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Simex is putting a host of products on show at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023, including the widest cold planer in the market, the PL 2000. It can be fitted to the front of any skid steer loader and offers, says the company’s US sales manager Andrea Bonomi: “80 inches of pure paving power.” The 200cm (80 inch) drum can cover 4 milling metres (160 inches) in just two passes.

There is cutting-edge technology everywhere in the Simex range...

“With sustainability, we have targeted emissions reductions of 30% by 2030 – when compared to 2010,” said Adam Woods, general manager of innovation and product portfolio strategy at the company.

The reduction is just one step in Link-Belt’s commitment to utilising carbon neutral machines by 2050. “We are preparing for a world that will have no diesel engines” in 2050, Woods said.

The company is exploring a variety of fuel options, including hydrogen and conversion of waste materials. Electric machine models are already in Link-Belt’s product line-up.

The biggest challenge with alternative fuels might be ensuring consistent supplies, Woods said. “Everything is focused on the implementation of the goal, and not necessarily the support of it,” he said.

Autonomous machine operation is another process underway in the industry – and at Link-Belt.

A Link-Belt 220 X4S at the show demonstrated the company’s Precision Grade grade control system, technology that was developed with Trimble. Precision Grade accuracy is now +/- 2 cm, Woods said.

“That’s all leading up to machines that are fully autonomous,” said Chris Wise, marketing director at the company.

Woods certainly sees the need. “Autonomy fills a labour gap, improves efficiency and there is no learning curve,” he said.

Autonomous operation might be the long-term goal, but some nice gains are being realised along the way – just like with sustainability. “Precision Grade can take a new operator and make them somewhat proficient in a day,” Woods said. “It used to be months.”

An already proficient operator can become an expert with the help of Precision Grade, he said.

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Metso Outotec’s new HP200e cone crusher works harder and smarter using kinematics and new chamber designs. The model’s new liners are fitted in the crushers without backing material, making maintenance breaks shorter and the liner replacement faster, safer and less hazardous for the environment. Meet the latest edition to the Metso Outotec family...

Development of the engine has utilised some of the latest digital technology, with the firm assessing assembly and servicing comprehensively to optimise these processes, even before the unit was in the metal. Designed to meet future requirements, the engine is already able to use HVO and is being tested on B100 biofuels. It has the potential also to be modified to run on propane or even hydrogen, with Caterpillar having benefited from its long experience of developing gas engines.

There are eight power ratings ranging from 340-515kW for the six-cylinder engine, which meets the current Tier 4 Final and Stage V emissions requirements. However, the unit has also been designed with the capacity to be able to meet the Tier 5 and Stage VI requirements, if and when these are introduced.

The new engine platform is 10% more efficient, offers an increase in power of up to 20% and up to 25% more low-speed torque than the previous generation Cat engines in its class. It is designed to perform at altitudes of up to 3,700m, which is twice as high as legacy Cat engines, and in extremes of ambient temperatures as high as 60°C and as low as -40°C with aids. Engine oil and service schedules have been extended due to the engine’s high efficiency and clean running. Engine life is likely to be long, with key components able to be reworked for re-use. A spokesperson for the firm commented, “We’ve intentionally designed the cylinder head for a second and even a third life.”

The high power density means that OEMs selecting the unit will be able to install it more readily in their machines, while the engine is able to offer reliability even in more extreme applications. So far, Caterpillar has carried out around 12,000hours of engine testing, with the C13D now being used in the field to further prove the design. And Caterpillar is confident that the unit will meet customer demands when it is ready for market. Scheduled for production in 2026, the Cat C13D is targeted for a wide range of off-highway equipment, including rock crushers, screeners and grinders; trenchers; material-handling equipment; and large industrial pumps.

The new engine platform will be equipped with Cat Digital Services, an integrated suite of robust software and hardware solutions supplying the insight equipment owners need to make decisions on the fly, secure the health of equipment, and minimise downtime.

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The massive new UltraMax 1600X-OC Portable Impactor Plant has been designed for larger-size aggregate operations and quarries, says the manufacturer.

It features Eagle’s UltraMax 69X Impactor with a 175.26cm x 129.54cm feed opening to allow larger material into the impactor to increase throughput, up to 1,000tph.

The idea is to help producers “prep less and crush more,” says Eagle Crushers. It’s all about reducing costs and increasing profits.

Also new from Eagle Crusher is an 8×20 screening plant with an integrated feed conveyor and blending gates. This plant is for producers that demand multi- product screening, says Eagle, and can produce up to four products simultaneously (three with absolute sizing) or return the oversized product for further reduction.

As for the company’s new look and feel, after decades of manufacturing its equipment in orange, Eagle Crusher is going for more black detail … without dropping its signature orange paint scheme altogether. The addition of black to things like frame rails, handrails, and fly wheels, the new design will exemplify rugged durability says Eagle Crusher.

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