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BASF recently launched the Master
Builders Solutions brand in Thailand. On
the occasion of the launch, the company also
introduced two solutions that can help make
construction more efficient while enhancing
the quality and reliability of buildings.
Boonchai Opas-iam-likit, chairman
and managing director of BASF Group in
Thailand said, “Familiar names in the Thai
construction market today include MasterTop
for flooring or MasterSeal for waterproofing.
Now, with the full range offered under
the Master Builder Solutions brand, we
can help the Thai construction industry
create their Masterpieces. This simple and
consistent branding represents BASF’s
expertise gained from more than a century of
worldwide operations, with the development
of innovative solutions that contribute to the
sustainable development of construction
industry in Thailand. It gives us the wideranging ability to provide expertise that will
help our customers to be successful and stay
competitive now and in the future.”
BASF launched the global Master
Builders Solutions brand in March of this
year. The global brand is a sign of BASF’s
commitment to the construction industry
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BASF launches new brand for Thailand’s construction industry
Boonchai Opas-iam-likit (second from
left), chairman and managing director,
BASF Group in Thailand.
BASF introduces its Master Builders
Solutions brand and shows its commitment
to the construction industry worldwide.
and represents a wide range of construction
chemical solutions previously sold under a
variety of specialty brands. It also brings all of
BASF’s expertise together to create chemical
solutions for new construction, maintenance,
repair and renovation of structures.
Furthermore, BASF has introduced two
new products to help construction experts in
Thailand enhance efficiency and reliability
of their buildings. BASF’s innovative Smart
Dynamic Concrete (SDC) can upgrade low
and medium strength concrete grades with
outstanding characteristics such as flowability
and self-consolidation without segregation,
thus enhancing the construction efficiency by
eliminating the vibration process. The selfconsolidation characteristic allows building
structures to achieve good construction
quality and prolong life span.
In addition, BASF’s MasterSeal
M820 is a unique high performance
PU based waterproofing solution, aimed
for applications to both underground
and superstructures. It maximises speed
of construction while ensuring quality
assurance on site. It is spray applied,
seamless, tough and sets in 20 seconds, and
is a Green Label certified product. n
Vinci to design and build office tower in Malaysia
With this new contract, Vinci Construction
Grands Projets has reinforced its operations in
Malaysia, where it handed over the 700,000
sq m Berjaya Times Square project in Kuala
Lumpur in 2003, said to be the largest
contiguous residential and shopping complex
in Asia, and is currently building the 185,000
sq m Berjaya Central Park project. n
Vinci has won a contract to design and
build an office tower in Kota Kinabalu.
PINAI Fund supports wind power project in the Philippines
The Philippine Investment Alliance for Infrastructure (PINAI),
a fund that is partly financed by the Asian Development Bank
(ADB), is investing up to US$85 million for a wind farm project in
the northern part of the Philippines.
The 81 MW project – PINAI’s first investment ever – is a joint
venture with AC Energy Holdings Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary
of Ayala Corporation, and UPC Renewables Partners (UPC) through
UPC Philippines Wind Holdco BV. PINAI will own 32 percent of
the project, while AC Energy and UPC will own 64 percent and
4 percent respectively. The project will have two phases, with the
first phase generating at least 54 MW, to be connected to the grid
by June 2014.
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PINAI is a US$625 million private equity fund focused
exclusively on Philippine infrastructure projects. It was launched
in July 2012 to capitalise on the various public-private partnership
opportunities in the Philippines. PINAI should spur more private
equity funds that will catalyse additional long-term capital into the
country, and further development of domestic capital markets.
According to the Philippine Development Plan, around 12 percent
of the country’s US$120 billion investment requirements need to come
from the private sector. PINAI is managed by Macquarie Infrastructure
and Real Assets. It is jointly financed by ADB, Philippines’ stateowned pension fund Government Service Insurance System, Dutch
pension fund asset manager APG, and the Macquarie Group. n
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Vinci Construction Grands Projets has
signed a €60 million contract with Akal
Megah Sdn Bhd to design and build an office
tower in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
The contract covers design and
construction of a four-level carpark, a
three-storey podium of shops and a 10storey office tower with a total surface
area of 65,000 sq m. The work is set to get
under way in August 2013 and handover is
scheduled for 31 March 2015.
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Ammann strengthens in Southeast Asia
Ammann is strengthening its presence
in the Southeast Asia region with a new
representative office in Jakarta, Indonesia,
from where the company will coordinate
activities across all ASEAN markets. In
addition, Ammann has appointed a new
distributor in Singapore, Teesin Machinery
(Pte) Ltd, which will focus on the company’s
light equipment line including forward,
reverse and hydrostatic vibratory plates,
trench rollers, walk-behind rollers, rammers
and add-on compactors for a wide range of
excavators.
“As Singapore moves forward, we
are seeing a trend towards increased
mechanisation of many road construction,
repair and maintenance applications, so it
is essential for light compaction equipment
to cater to specific site jobs,” said James
Tan, managing director of Teesin Machinery
(Pte) Ltd.
“Ammann’s remote controlled trench
rollers, for example, are ideal for working
in confined spaces in total safety while the
ARW65 walk-behind rollers provide a good
compromise between mechanising the task
and having an operator to ensure the good
quality of the resulting road work.”
The AFW150 G paver.
The ARW65 walk-behind roller.
Mr Tan also highlighted Ammann’s new
AFW150 paver. “It is the smallest paver
with a paving width of 1.5 m, designed
specifically for all the walkways, paths,
cycling lanes, pavements and small alleys
where it would be impossible to work with
a standard paver designed to work on much
wider stretches of road. The AFW150 is an
ideal machine for these applications, and
one that will deliver a much better finish to
the small surfaces being paved.”
Sergio de Rinaldini, general manager of
Ammann Southeast Asia, said that Singapore
is an important market for Ammann.
“Singapore is now firmly on Ammann’s map;
we are establishing ourselves more and
more here. We have a second new asphalt
mixing plant being erected right now at
Samwoh specifically designed to produce
asphalt using a high percentage of reclaimed
asphalt, which is then recycled in the plant,
therefore reducing the environmental impact
and essentially delivering a greener finished
product.” Mr de Rinaldini added that
Ammann plants also have the lowest fuel/gas
consumption per ton on the market. n
New integrated construction and precast hub in Singapore
SEF Group Ltd is currently building its first integrated construction
and precast hub (ICPH) at Kaki Bukit, Singapore. The ICPH is
the first to be awarded under a public tender by the Building and
Construction Authority (BCA), as part of the government’s initiatives
to transform the industry to one that adopts highly productive
technology and mechanisation.
The ICPH is scheduled to start its production next year. Upon
completion, the facility will be equipped with modern automated
production line using advanced European technologies, which will
have an annual production capacity of more than 100,000 cu m
of precast components. This is said to be three times more than a
conventional open precast yard. The factory setting not only speeds
up the production process but also provides better quality control of
the precast concrete products. The ICPH is also capable of producing
more than 25 types of components, both structural, architectural as
well as prefinished, preassembled products for use in public and
private sectors projects.
In land scarce Singapore, the concept of an integrated hub will
allow a more efficient use of land. Besides the production of precast
components, the 32,608 sq m five-storey building will also be used
for related purposes such as offices and dormitories for the workers.
The SEF’s ICPH is believed to be the first in Singapore to make use
of a multi-tiered fully automated storage system. This storage system
is capable of storing more than 100 trailers worth of completed
components including bulky 3-D components such as household
shelters. In addition, the system for tracking of inventory of precast
components as well as the preparation prior to delivery, is fully
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automated. SEF will be integrating advanced Building Information
Modelling (BIM) software with the control and management software
to gather installation updates from project sites to achieve a just-intime production, in order to cut down on storage space.
“With our productivity drive towards off-site production,
mechanisation and standardisation, the demand for precast
components will increase significantly in the next few years,”
said Dr John Keung, CEO of BCA. “The concept of the integrated
construction and precast hub is suitable for Singapore as it allows us
to intensify land use while ensuring production of high quality precast
components. Such facilities will be the next step forward for our local
precasters towards automation, process integration, improved quality
and significant productivity improvement.” BCA plans to roll out
more tenders for new ICPHs - about two to three more this year - to
boost the industry’s capability and capacity in this area.
Despite having a large production capacity, the ICPH will be
adopting environment-friendly practices to cut down on water
consumption, such as by recycling and treating rainwater and grey
water (collected from wash basin and shower area) to industrial
water for production use. The recycled water is expected to be
able to fulfil daily production needs. Furthermore, there will be a
high efficient low energy heater, reducing energy consumption and
boiling time by up to 50 percent, to produce hot water for production
use. SEF will also be employing a more productive suspension
concrete in its production, on top of normal concrete, which can
help cut down the amount of cement, aggregate and water used by
up to 30 percent. n
n News in Southeast Asia & Australasia
Trimble acquires Actronic
Technologies
Trimble has acquired Auckland, New Zealand-based Actronic
Holdings Limited, one of the leading providers of weighing technology
and payload information systems for construction, aggregates, mining
and waste markets.
Actronic Technologies produces the Loadrite weighing system for
wheel loaders, excavators, conveyors and waste collection vehicles.
Loadrite systems provide equipment operators, site foremen and
project managers with accurate payload weights and allow them to
ensure that machines are loaded to optimal capacity and that loads
are accurately recorded. Weight information combined with fleet
dynamics and cycle time tracking provides metrics for monitoring
and improving both machine and project performance.
Loadrite extends Trimble’s Connected Site portfolio by adding
weight as an element of information collected at the machine.
This extended capability will better enable contractors to use the
Trimble Connected Site to achieve improved comprehensive realtime intelligence on asset and site productivity for the contractors’
mixed fleet. Trimble’s Connected Site is an extensive information
architecture that optimises and integrates operations across the
construction site and the office, thereby enabling improved planning,
more advanced monitoring, and significantly greater productivity.
“The acquisition of Actronic Technologies empowers machine
operators, foremen, supervisors and project managers to understand
machine performance and progress across the entire site within
the aggregate, construction, mining and waste industries,” said
Roz Buick, vice president and general manager of Trimble’s Heavy
Civil Construction Division. “Loadrite weighing systems expand the
richness of the Connected Site information we collect from machines
and complements the productivity and reporting capabilities we
already provide our customers.”
“The Loadrite system is widely recognised as setting the standard
for our industry, a result of over 30 years industry expertise gained by
working closely with machine owners and operators,” said Gottfried
Pausch, general manager for Actronic Technologies. “I believe the
addition of the Loadrite system to Trimble’s leading portfolio of
positioning and automation technology solutions extend our collective
ability to deliver more powerful and robust solutions designed to
improve operational efficiency and reporting and allow our customers
to maximise their profits.” n
Royal HaskoningDHV joins forces with DBI to support
growth in Indonesian market
International consultancy, engineering and project management
service provider Royal HaskoningDHV is strengthening its presence
in Indonesia by acquiring PT Dwira Bangun Indonesia (DBI). All
DBI staff is integrated in the existing Royal HaskoningDHV Industry
& Logistics Advisory Group. DBI, which provides mechanical and
electrical services for buildings and process utilities, has been a
dedicated partner of Royal HaskoningDHV since 1986.
During the past 27 years DBI and Royal HaskoningDHV have
delivered many prestigious projects together, such as the L’Oréal
factory in Jababeka, Bekasi on West Java last year. Both companies
are currently involved in the design and installation management of
the mechanical and electrical works for a large pharmaceutical plant
for B. Braun in Karawang, Indonesia. n
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Raman Joshi to head Manitowoc’s
operations in Greater Asia Pacific region
Raman Joshi (left) will head Manitowoc
Cranes’ operations in the Greater Asia Pacific
(GAP) region - which covers much of Asia
and Australasia, but excludes China. He
takes over as executive vice president of GAP
from Gilles Martin, who has left the company
to pursue other interests. Mr Joshi will
report directly to Eric Etchart, president and
general manager of Manitowoc Cranes.
Mr Joshi’s most recent role, which he will continue to occupy
in conjunction with the new EVP position, was as vice president
of Manitowoc Cranes India. In this role he oversees the company’s
factory for Potain tower cranes in Pune, as well as its five sales
offices and network of local dealers. Before moving to India, he
was marketing director of Asia Pacific, and prior to that he served
as global product manager for Manitowoc crawler cranes, his first
role at the company that he assumed in 2006.
Mr Joshi will continue to be based in India, but will also
spend much of his time at Manitowoc’s regional headquarters in
Singapore. He commented, “India has been an exciting market
to work in for the past five years and it will continue to occupy a
large amount of my time as I continue my duties there. But I’m
also looking forward to re-introducing myself to our customers and
dealers across the rest of Asia, and in Australia and New Zealand.
This part of the world offers such a diverse range of customers
and industries, with so many varied needs that every day will be
a challenge. But I’m confident that the structure we have and the
team we’ve got will deliver. I want us to build on the strong position
we’ve attained and work even harder to deliver cranes and support
solutions that are perfect for this part of the world.”
Prior to joining Manitowoc, Mr Joshi worked for Japanese
bearing manufacturer NSK Ltd, latterly as sales and marketing
manager for the company’s US operations. n
TJHD to deliver first major construction for North
West Rail Link
A joint venture between Thiess, John Holland and Dragados
(TJHD) has been chosen by the New South Wales government
to construct the tunnels and excavate new underground stations
for Sydney’s visionary North West Rail Link in Australia. Under
the A$1.15 billion tunnel and station civil works contract, TJHD
will construct twin 15 km tunnels, which will run between Bella
Vista and Epping. These are believed to be the longest rail tunnels
ever built in Australia.
The project also includes civil works for five of the eight new
stations and two service facilities. Four custom-made tunnel
boring machines (TBMs) will be used to construct the 6 m
diameter tunnels with the first of the TBMs to be in the ground
by the end of next year.
TJHD is hitting the ground running and expects to place orders
for the TBMs within the next few weeks. The team is also gearing
up for a proactive community engagement effort to limit disruption
and inconvenience while providing information on the long term
benefits of the project. Work will start shortly to prepare the three
major tunnelling sites at Bella Vista, Showground and Cherrybrook
with contract completion scheduled for first quarter 2017. n
n News in East Asia
LiuGong and ZF produce first prototype
LiuGong and ZF have jointly developed their first prototype, AP3000
axle, which was produced by their new joint venture company, ZF
Liuzhou Axle Co Ltd.
LiuGong and ZF started their long-term relationship in 1995
by setting up Liuzhou ZF Machinery to produce construction
transmissions and spare parts. It has been successfully serving
joint venture partner LiuGong and third parties with high quality
construction machinery transmissions for years.
After the continued success of the first JV with ZF, LiuGong and
ZF built a new joint venture together last September, focussing on
wheel loader axles that are specially tailored to the requirement of
developing markets. Located in the same city together with LiuGong,
the new ZF Liuzhou Axle is targeting an increase in annual volume
to more than 30,000 units by 2018.
“Liuzhou ZF Machinery has been a win-win example in the
industry for years. Today, we come to another milestone with our
new JV company, ZF Liuzhou Axle,” said Wang Xiaohua, chairman
of the board for LiuGong, “I am very pleased to be here to unveil
the brand new AP3000 axle. It marks a new level of our excellent
cooperation with ZF, the world’s leading automotive industry
supplier, demonstrating our determination in the heavy machinery
industry.”
AP3000 was developed through the joint efforts of research
teams from ZF headquarters in Germany, ZF China and LiuGong. It
can be assembled with dry or wet brakes, and is mainly designed for
5- and 6-t wheel loaders. LiuGong’s 855N will be the first machine
equipped with the new axle, acquiring higher reliability, excellent
load capacity, optimised cost and lubrication condition. n
Atkins to develop eco-low carbon urban planning guidance in China
Atkins has won an important new commission to develop guidance for
eco-low carbon (ELC) urban planning in China. Funded by the UK’s
Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) Prosperity Fund and led
by Atkins’ sustainable planning team in Beijing, the project involves
working with both national government agencies and city governments
and is aimed at providing a key, high profile reference point for ELC
urban planning in China. The Prosperity Fund brings together Chinese
and British experts to develop low carbon policies, practices and
regulations, with a growing focus on sustainable urbanisation.
China’s emerging ELC urbanisation initiative forms a key
component of the government’s 12th Five Year Plan, which places
strong emphasis on energy and resource efficiency, reducing GHG
emissions and environmental protection. To date the emphasis has been
more on developing demonstration areas, ELC technologies and, more
recently, establishing sustainable planning evaluation frameworks.
Hydronix opens sales and service office in China
UK-based Hydronix Limited, a world leader in the field of microwave
moisture measurement, has opened a new sales and service office
in China. The new company, Shanghai Haodun Electro-Mechanical
Technology Co Ltd, will represent Hydronix in China.
With this new facility, Hydronix can offer better support, service
and training to its automation OEM resellers in China as well as advice
and support to all resellers and users of its equipment in the country.
The new office does not affect any existing trading relationships
between automation suppliers and batch plant producers or endusers. Hydronix said the new office is primarily aimed to service,
support, train and educate, but it will also welcome new direct sales
to automation companies and suitably qualified resellers. n
Hydronix
Limited is
headquartered
in the UK.
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With the vast scale and scope of urbanisation in China, there is an
unprecedented opportunity to build knowledge and experience of ELC
urban planning approaches and methodologies. The project team will
work in particular in partnership with local government in China to
help achieve this.
Supported by China’s Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural
Development (MOHURD), which has responsibility for green
building and urban planning administration, the project team
will work closely with two selected city governments to develop,
test and apply the ELC guidance. The guidance will be designed
to be closely integrated with China’s statutory urban planning
requirements, and cross-referenced to current ELC urban planning
indicator systems. The project outputs will be strongly focused on
hands-on use as an everyday working tool in a practical, ‘on the
ground’ urban planning setting. n
Gammon wins contract for Hong Kong’s TM-CLKLsouthern connection viaduct section
Gammon Construction Limited has been awarded by HKSAR
Highways Department a HK$8.66 billion design and build
contract for the construction of the southern connection viaduct
section of the Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Link (TM-CLKL) in
Hong Kong. This is the largest solo contract ever awarded to
Gammon Construction.
The southern connection viaduct section, which is part of the
9 km long TM-CLKL, mainly includes the design and construction
of a dual two-lane sea viaduct of approximately 1.6 km long
between the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong
Boundary Crossing Facilities and North Lantau. It also includes
construction of nine approach viaducts and other associated
works including slope improvement, environmental protection
and mitigation measures.
Work is scheduled to be substantially completed by the end of
2016 and fully completed by April 2017. The project is expected
to create more than 1,500 jobs in Hong Kong.
The TM-CLKL, together with the proposed Tuen Mun
Western Bypass, is a strategic road link between North West New
Territories, North Lantau, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities and the Hong Kong
International Airport at Chek Lap Kok. n
n News in India & the Middle East
AECOM wins contract for Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor
AECOM has been awarded a programme management contract for
the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) in Gujarat, India, for
the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). The US$30 million
contract has a base period of five years, with an option to extend
for additional five-year terms.
AECOM will provide full programme management services for
the DSIR as part of the DMIC Development Corporation’s new cities
infrastructure programme. The programme aims to transform India’s
manufacturing and service base by developing a number of smart,
sustainable and industrial cities along the DMIC - a 921 mile long
corridor between Delhi and Mumbai. The 347 sq mile DSIR township
will be the first city implemented under the programme.
The Dholera region comprises 22 villages that will be
incorporated as part of the master plan. AECOM’s project scope
consists of implementing all base infrastructure, including
water supply, sewerage, roads, highways, power, information and
communications technology (ICT) and rail; performing extensive
flood-control and drainage measures to protect the future city;
and overseeing the development and execution of all publicprivate partnership delivered projects, such as the rail connecting
Land use
master
plan for
Dholera
Special
Investment
Region.
Ahmedabad to Dholera, industrial (tertiary) wastewater treatment
and potable water treatment plant.
The DSIR will be built in three phases with the estimated
construction value for the Phase 1a (2013-2018) base infrastructure
to be worth more than US$2 billion. n
Sandvik to manufacture construction equipment for Indian market
Sandvik Asia has acquired 50 acres of
land at Chakan, near Pune, India, for the
establishment of a new plant that will
manufacture construction equipment for the
Indian market. The facility is expected to be
up and running by 2015. This development
further highlights Sandvik’s commitment
to India and Southeast Asia as a whole,
and follows on from Sandvik Construction’s
recently launched new surface rock drill that
has been designed and manufactured in India
from components sourced locally.
According to Olof Faxander, president
and CEO of Sandvik, there are also plans to
design and make products for the domestic
construction and mining sector. He added
that the company will also source components
from India for export to its other plants
globally, as well as stating that Sandvik
will make significant investment in India,
including in its R&D centre over the next
two years.
Ajay Sambrani, managing director of
Sandvik Asia, said of the development, “We
have identified mining and construction as a
major growth area in India, which will make
significant contribution to the company’s top
line and would become the largest business
area in Sandvik.”
24x7 service programme
In another development, Sandvik Construction
India has recently designed a customised
service solution programme as part of its
continued aftermarket development. The
24x7 service programme ‘went live’ in June
2013, and is considered to be the first of
its kind in the industry. Key features of
the programme include 24x7 customer
call handling, focused end-to-end service
delivery, enhanced visibility and launch of
‘Sandvik Solitaire Club’.
The ‘Sandvik Solitaire Club’ aims to give
customers priority service, while delivering
Olof Faxander (left), president and CEO of
Sandvik, and Ajay Sambrani, managing
director of Sandvik Asia.
cost savings through enabling customers
to choose between two types of services premium or classique - depending on their
specific requirements and the orientation of
their business. n
Bechtel-led consortium selected for major rail project in Saudi Arabia
A consortium led by Bechtel has been awarded by the High
Commission for the Development of ArRiyadh to design and build
two rail lines of the Riyadh Metro network in Saudi Arabia. The
team will be responsible for the approximately US$10 billion
development of Lines 1 and 2, which will be part of the six-line
metro system that will form the backbone of Riyadh’s public
transportation network. The consortium, which includes Bechtel,
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Almabani General Contractors, Consolidated Contractors Company
and Siemens (BACS) will be responsible for the design, construction,
train cars, signalling, electrification and integration of the new
lines to the system. Line 1 will run north to south across Riyadh
from Olaya to Batha Corridor and Line 2 will run east to west along
King Abdullah Road. The new lines will feature stations powered
by renewable energy and fully automatic trains. n
n News in Europe & North America
Turner & Townsend to work on
Russia’s major residential project
Turner & Townsend will soon be working on one of the most extensive
residential developments in Russia. The £10 billion, 15-year project
takes in 22 sites across St Petersburg, involving the construction of
1,200 new buildings and the redevelopment of over 900 ha. Turner &
Townsend was chosen by SPb Renovation, which aims to replace the
city’s Soviet-era buildings to create a more modern and sustainable
living environment, while also upgrading the standard of new-build
accommodation within the city.
Providing new apartments for 450,000 residents – about 10
percent of the population – this is a substantial commission, for
which Turner & Townsend is providing consultancy services for the
commercial infrastructure needed to support the new neighbourhoods.
The company will be offering cost modelling, option appraisal,
procurement support and systems development on behalf of SPb
Renovation and its development partners throughout the programme’s
15-year period. n
SDLG to enter North American market
Shandong Lingong Construction
Machinery plans to introduce
its SDLG branded equipment
to customers in North America.
The company expects to enter
the market in the second half of
2013 by launching two models
from its popular range of wheel
loaders, the LG938L – a 1.8
cu m loader with a rated load
of 3 US t, and the LG959 – a
3.1 cu m loader with a rated
SDLG LG959.
load of 5 US t.
The entry into North America is the latest phase of the company’s
ambitious international expansion programme. Recent introductions
have seen SDLG enter markets such as Latin America, Russia,
Oceania, Africa, the Middle East and much of Asia. The company’s
products attract customers who are looking for new machines that
are reliable, simple and with a more competitive price point than
premium, features-led equipment.
Initially the SDLG products will undergo an introduction phase
with select dealers before being rolled out to a wider customer base
across North America in the coming months. n
LiuGong branches out to Stockholm
Peters Lastmaskiner AB, LiuGong’s exclusive dealer for Sweden,
has opened a new branch office in Stockholm. The company, which
also relocated its head office in Karlstad to a new facility with fully
equipped workshop, parts warehouse and showroom in November
2012, is already a well-known name in Sweden for the sales of
secondhand forestry machines. “We chose Stockholm for our new
branch because most brands are represented in the capital. It offers
the greatest potential because it’s simply the largest market in Sweden,
so this new branch should be great for LiuGong,” said Teuvo Vanha,
Peters’ sales manager. “We also believe we’ll be able to help the
market here by bringing information to improve specific problems
with machinery that can occur in a cold climate.” n
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Tognum to expand R&D centre at
MTU Aiken plant
Tognum will expand
its research and
development centre at
the MTU Aiken Plant in
the US. The company’s
investment of US$22.5
million will result in 10
new jobs at the facility
and is expected to double
the centre’s development
MTU Aiken plant in South Carolina.
capacity with the addition
of two new test cells for off-highway diesel engines. “The expansion
of our MTU Aiken Plant is part of our global growth strategy to
invest in our plants and in R&D,” said Dr Ulrich Dohle, CEO of
Tognum. “In the medium term, the plant expansion enables us
to prepare for the planned volume growth.”
The investment, which will be made with the support of Aiken
County, South Carolina, follows Tognum’s previous commitment
of US$40 million to build the research and development centre,
which officially opened in April 2013. The company’s ongoing
plans to increase its footprint in North America have resulted in
an overall investment of approximately US$100 million in Aiken
County since 2010. The company also maintains facilities and
offices throughout the US, and is in the midst of an international
plant expansion programme.
“This new expansion project will enable us to enhance our
engine development capabilities and will result in the completion
of one of the most advanced diesel engine development facilities
in North America,” said Joerg Klisch, VP of North American
operations at Tognum America Inc.
The research and development centre at the MTU Aiken Plant
features advanced technologies that aid in the design of cleaner,
more efficient and more powerful versions of the MTU Series 2000
and Series 4000 off-highway diesel engines. Construction of the
new engine test cells is scheduled to begin soon. It is anticipated
that the project will be completed by March 2015. n
Sales of Oshkosh’s access equipment segment
increases 15.6 percent
Sales of Oshkosh Corporation’s access equipment segment,
led by JLG, increased 15.6 percent to US$941.5 million
for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the prior
year third quarter. This increase was principally the result
of higher replacement-driven demand in North America,
the realisation of previously announced price increases
and higher aftermarket parts & service sales, which
more than offset lower sales volume in Australia. In the
third quarter of fiscal 2013, access equipment segment
operating income increased 5.1 percent to US$154.5
million (16.4 percent of sales) compared to prior year
third quarter operating income of US$88.2 million (10.8
percent of sales). The increase in operating income was
primarily the result of higher sales volume, the realisation
of previously announced price increases, as well as product
and process cost reductions. n
n Market Talk
Elkem sets up regional service hub for Southeast Asian market
Headquartered in Norway, Elkem Silicon Materials - a division of
Elkem AS - is one of the world’s pioneers in the development of
microsilica (silica fume). The product has been used extensively
around the globe to produce high performance concrete, providing
benefits in many aspects, including strength, durability and rheology.
The Elkem Microsilica consists of microsilica powder, microsilica
slurry and microwhite (for coloured concrete), which can be applied
in various applications and projects including shotcrete; high strength
and ultra high strength concrete; triple blend with fly ash; low-heat
concrete; tunnels; marine concrete; tall buildings; dams; floors and
pavements; mortars and grouts; and self-compacting concrete.
In 2011, Elkem AS was bought by China National Bluestar Group
Co Ltd from Orkla ASA. Bluestar is an international chemicals and
new materials company based in Beijing; it is 80 percent owned by
the Chinese state-owned company ChemChina, with the remaining
20 percent owned by the US private equity firm Blackstone Group.
The acquisition reaffirms Elkem’s commitment to the Asia Pacific
market, while it allows Bluestar to strengthen its competitiveness in
the silicone industry and broaden its footprint in adjacent markets.
Following this takeover, Elkem established a legal entity in
Singapore in March 2012. In the past, the company managed its
Southeast Asia operations from Orkla’s office in Singapore. The
new Elkem Singapore Materials Pte Ltd will continue to develop
the business segments for well-drilling products, construction,
refractory and polymers. For the construction business unit,
Elkem Singapore is responsible for all countries in Southeast Asia,
Oceania, Korea and Taiwan.
Southeast Asia Construction met up with Erik Bergsmo, Asia
regional director of Elkem Silicon Materials, and Saptak Roy, general
manager of Elkem Singapore, to find out the company’s direction and
progress in Southeast Asia and what it has in store for the region.
1. Elkem Silicon Materials has undergone a significant change with Bluestar
as the new owner. How does the acquisition affect Elkem’s strategies for
the Asia Pacific market?
EB: There is no major shift in Elkem’s main structure or operations.
Bluestar are very supportive of our strategy, they encourage us to
work independently. Through this acquisition, Bluestar will have
access to our management experience and technological know-how.
It is also complementary - we produce silicon for them, and therefore
the acquisition expands Bluestar’s silicone industry chain.
As for Elkem, it means financial stability. Bluestar has a solid
financial capacity and will be able to support our continued growth
globally, especially in Asia Pacific. The company has the best
attributes to take advantage of the potential of Elkem’s technological
strength and competence.
An aerial view of Elkem Silicon Materials’ main facility in Fiskaa,
Kristiansand, Norway. The larger circle is the company’s office in
the Fiskaa industrial park, and the smaller circle is the company’s
Fiskaa plant. Elkem’s main headquarters is located in Oslo.
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Left: Erik Bergsmo, Asia regional director of Elkem Silicon
Materials.
Right: Saptak Roy, general manager of Elkem Singapore.
Left: Elkem Microsilica was used
for the grade 70 MPa concrete
(cylinder) on the Keangnam Hanoi
Landmark Tower in Vietnam, which
was completed in 2010. The
complex consists of a 72-storey
office tower measuring 350 m and
two 48-storey residence towers. It
is said to be the tallest building in
Vietnam.
Inset: Elkem Microsilica has been
used extensively around the world
to produce high performance
concrete, providing benefits in
many aspects, including strength,
durability and rheology.
2. The establishment of Elkem Singapore also represents the growth of
Elkem in Southeast Asia. Could you share with us the company’s progress
in the region?
EB: Elkem Singapore is a regional service hub, where the company
manages and provides services in logistics distribution, sales and
marketing, finance, applications and projects for the customers in
the Southeast Asia region. It also serves as a major distribution hub,
which ensures more efficient, reliable and faster delivery of goods from
Elkem’s worldwide and Asia plants to these customers at competitive
costs. Products for the Asia Pacific market currently come from our
sources in Thailand, China, Norway and Iceland.
SR: Elkem has been growing significantly in Southeast Asia.
Since we started our Singapore operations in 2005 until last year,
our microsilica sales increased by around 15 percent per annum.
Numerous key developments in the region have used high performance
concrete containing Elkem Microsilica. For high-rise buildings, we’ve
supplied to the Comfort Towers in Tokyo (Japan), ICC building and
City Plaza in Hongkong, Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower in Hanoi
(Vietnam), and The Sail @ Marina Bay in Singapore, to name a few.
In infrastructure projects, like tunnels and bridges, our microsilica
have been applied to the Penang Bridge in Malaysia, Marina Coastal
Expressway (MCE) in Singapore, and most of Singapore’s underground
MRT lines. Elkem Microsilica is also extensively used in shotcreting
mines in Indonesia and Australia.
Other noteworthy projects in Asia, such as the Tsing Ma Bridge in
Hong Kong (completed in 1997) and the Lotte World Tower in Korea
(under construction), have also chosen Elkem Microsilica. Overall, we
have about 40 percent market share in Southeast Asia and Oceania.
n Market Talk
3. What sort of challenges are you facing in Southeast Asia?
EB: The initial cost of high performance concrete is still not favoured
by many, as it is higher than that of conventional concrete. However,
high performance concrete works out to be economical in the end,
because it enhances the service life of the structure (up to 100 years,
depending on the concrete specification) and the structure suffers
less damage, which would reduce overall costs.
Another challenge is to do with maintaining customers’ perception
of microsilica. There are companies that produce microsilica with
poor quality; this would affect the image of the product. It could also
harm our reputation, as the name ‘microsilica’ is highly associated
with Elkem. The bottom line is, we want customers to use the right
microsilica as per ASTM or EN standard specifications.
SR: To address these issues, education is our key marketing tool.
We regularly conduct seminars and training programmes in the
region to inform customers on the benefits of microsilica and the
importance of choosing the right one. We also work closely with
consultants, architects and owners (developers). Our strategy focuses
on growing in the market we’re in. We also intend to venture out into
new upcoming developing countries such as Myanmar, and look into
new areas of application.
4. Did the global financial crisis in 2008 and China slowdown last year
have a considerable impact on Elkem?
EB: Not when it comes to infrastructure projects, such as bridges
and roads. They have not slowed down much in Asia Pacific, because
most of them are government funded. Since the global financial
crisis, we notice there has been a shift of priority from housing to
infrastructure projects worldwide.
Elkem Singapore Materials Pte Ltd was set up in March 2012,
serving as a regional service hub. Mr Roy is seen here with the
other staff members of the company.
5. Infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia are expected to rise within
the next years. Do you plan to invest more in the market to keep pace
with this development?
EB: Elkem plans to develop another silicon manufacturing facility
for the global market, in addition to the company’s existing sources
in Thailand and China. We still don’t know where but Southeast Asia
is one of the main locations we are looking into. This plan is hoped
to be realised in the next five years. We will also keep strengthening
ourselves in countries like Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.
Hopefully Myanmar will follow after that. n
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n IPAF Highlights
IPAF’s first MEWPs for Managers course held in Singapore
The inaugural IPAF’s MEWPs for Managers
course was successfully held in Singapore in
April 2013. The course was led by IPAF’s
technical officer Chris Wraith at the Galmon
facility. Nine attendees were successfully
trained, including representatives from the
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM),
Singapore Institution of Safety Officers
(SISO), the Singapore’s Access & Scaffold
Industry Association (ASIA), Lighthouse
Club Singapore, Bovis Lend Lease and
MEWP rental companies.
MEWPs for Managers is a one-day
course for those who plan, supervise and
manage the use of mobile elevating work
platforms (MEWPs) in the workplace. The
course does not qualify attendees to operate
MEWPs. Attendees receive instruction and
training to prepare for and safely coordinate
the use of MEWPs on site. Attendees who
successfully pass the written test at the
end of the course receive a certificate of
completion. More details are at www.ipaf.
org/m4m. n
The inaugural IPAF’s MEWPs for Managers
course took place at the Galmon facility.
SISO and IPAF hold joint forum on MEWP safety
The first forum on MEWP safety jointly
organised by IPAF and the Singapore
Institution of Safety Officers (SISO) was held
in April 2013. The theme was ‘Can MEWPs
provide a safer way of working at height?’
and the guest of honour was Go Heng Huat,
deputy director for major hazard installation,
OSH specialist department, occupational
safety and health division, Singapore’s
Ministry of Manpower (MOM). Speakers
included Desmond Ong, CEO of Galmon;
Nick Snowden, president of Snorkel Asia
and director of supply chain for Snorkel; and
Gilbert Decruz, IPAF-approved instructor
from BS Technology. n
Some of the attendees and speakers at the
IPAF-SISO’s first forum on MEWP safety.
MEWP delivery drivers at risk
Target your delivery drivers for training and
safety initiatives on the safe and effective use
of MEWPs. Watch out for slips/trips/falls at
the same level and pay attention to manual
handling when working at height. These
were some of the initial findings following
the commitment by IPAF rental company
members in the UK to report any known
MEWP accidents involving their staff via
the IPAF accident database.
A total of 303 MEWP-related incidents
were reported by IPAF UK rental company
members involving their employees and
those of their customers where they have
been made aware of incidents, from the time
the project was voluntary in January 2012
until the end of April 2013.
Of these incidents, 46.2 percent (140)
resulted in injury, 43.2 percent (131)
resulted in damage, and 10.6 percent (32)
were near misses.
Loading and unloading of MEWPs
is potentially one of the most dangerous
activities, and is an area that IPAF is focusing
on. About a third of the incidents involved
drivers (34.3 percent, 104). Industry sources
estimate that there are approximately one
million movements of MEWPs (delivery and
collection) by road every year in the UK.
Other incidents involved engineers (25.1
percent, 76), customers (22.4 percent, 68)
and operators (18.2 percent, 55).
Closer analysis of the 140 incidents
resulting in injury reveals certain patterns.
The main causes of injuries were slips/trips/
falls at the same level (23.6 percent, 33),
manual handling (16.4 percent, 23) and
use of hand tools (15 percent, 21). Further
down the list were stranded in equipment (10
percent, 14), fall from height (7.1 percent,
10), walked/bumped into equipment (6.4
percent, 9) and injury while using the upper
The loading and unloading of MEWPs is
a potentially risky activity.
controls of a scissor lift while walking beside
the machine, sometimes referred to as dog
leading (6.4 percent, 9).
To register and to report an accident
involving a MEWP or an MCWP (mast
climbing work platform), go to www.ipaf.
org/accident. n
IPAF Singapore members:
Access & Scaffold Industry Association (Affiliated Association)
Lighthouse Club Singapore (Affiliated Association)
Aly Energy Singapore Pte Ltd
APPS Machinery Pte Ltd
Aver Asia (S) Pte Ltd
A&G Equipment Pte Ltd
BMS Environmental Services Pte Ltd
BS Technology Pte Ltd
Bestlink Machinery Pte Ltd
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CDP Access Asia Pte Ltd
Galmon (S) Pte Ltd
Genfor Lease Pte Ltd
Haulotte Singapore Pte Ltd
JH Equipment & Services Pte Ltd
JP Nelson Equipment Pte Ltd
LGS Prospect Resources Pte Ltd
LH Construction and Machinery Leasing Pte Ltd
Manitou Asia Pte Ltd
Modern (Singapore) Access & Equipment Pte Ltd
Sin Heng Aerial Lifts Pte Ltd
Spiderlift Asia Pte Ltd
ST Aerospace Ltd
Tat Hong Training Services Pte Ltd
Terex (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Trust Equipment Services Pte Ltd
n IPAF Highlights
IPAF appoints UAE representative
Get solid data to back business
decisions
IPAF has appointed Jason Woods as its new
representative for the United Arab Emirates
(UAE), reflecting the Federation’s steadily
growing presence in the Middle East where
IPAF currently has 15 members across
Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Mr Woods has over 20 years’ experience
in the powered access industry. He started in
sales and rental and was based in the UK from
1990 to 2002, holding positions with Building
Services Plant Hire, Hewden Stuart and Euro
Towers. He has been involved in work at
height training since 1996 and is a certified
IPAF instructor and a PASMA instructor. He
ran his own training and sales business from
2008 and 2011, and was also vice chairman
of the PASMA training committee. In 2011,
Mr Woods joined Instant Access in the Middle
East as training manager, and has since
focused on promoting safety and training
standards, and developing the mobile tower
and powered access business in the Gulf
region. He is based in Dubai.
“My new duties with IPAF will include
working alongside existing and new members
How many platforms are there in the
worldwide rental fleet? How much of
the US fleet is Tier 4 compliant? Get the
answers to these questions and more in the
IPAF US Powered Access Rental Market
Report 2013 and the IPAF European
Powered Access Rental Market Report
2013, now ready to order.
These reports are the definitive guide
to the powered access rental markets in
the US and Europe. Useful facts and
figures give insight into the industry
and help managers plan for future
investments.
The US report includes Canada and
Brazil. The European report includes
seven individual country/regional sections
- France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands,
Nordic/Scandinavian countries (covering
Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden),
Spain and the UK.
View the list of contents and order
the 2013 reports at www.ipaf.org/reports.
Some older reports are now available for
free download. n
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Jason Woods (centre) is seen here at a
meeting with IPAF CEO Tim Whiteman
(left) and Dr Ali Salem Al Qaiwani,
director of occupational health and
safety, UAE Ministry of Labour.
and training centres to give full guidance,
advice and support,” said Mr Woods. “My
key aim is to boost the safe use of powered
access and to grow the number of IPAF PAL
Cards (Powered Access Licences) within
the GCC, working with the UAE Ministry
of Labour.” [The Gulf Cooperation Council
(GCC) is the political and economic alliance
of six Middle East countries including
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
and the UAE]. n
Enquiry: uae@ipaf.org
n Calendar of Events
Date
Events in Asia
Organiser & Contact
9 to 15 Sept 2013
World Engineers Summit
Sands Expo and Convention Centre
Marina Bay Sands
Singapore
The Institution of Engineers, Singapore
Tel: +65 6588 3832
Email: wes2013@reedexpo.com.sg
Website: www.wes2013.org
10 to 12 Sept 2013
Cambuild 2013
Diamond Island Convention & Exhibition Centre
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
AMB Events (Cambodia) Pte Ltd
Tel: +855 23 217 290, Fax: +855 23 210 806
Email: richard@ambexpo.com
Website: expocambodia.com
19 to 21 Sept 2013
Constech 2013
IMPACT Exhibition Centre
Bangkok
Thailand
IMPACT Exhibition Management Co Ltd
Tel: +66 2833 5208, Fax: +66 2833 5127-9
Email: pasinc@impact.co.th
Website: www.thailandconstech.com
9 to 12 Oct 2013
OneBuild 2013
Putra World Trade Centre
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
One International Exhibition Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603 8943 7488, Fax: +603 8943 7599
Email: info@oneinternational.com.my
Website: www.oneinternational.com.my/onebuild
15 to 18 Oct 2013
BICES 2013
Beijing Jiuhua International Exhibition Centre
Beijing
China
China Construction Machinery Co Ltd
Tel: +86 10 5222 0922, Fax: +86 10 5118 3612
Email: info@e-bices.org
Website: www.e-bices.org
24 to 26 Oct 2013
Concrete Show Southeast Asia 2013
Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran
Jakarta
Indonesia
UBM
Tel: +44 20 7560 4225
Email: matt.wilson@ubm.com
Website: www.concreteshowseasia.com
6 to 9 Nov 2013
Philconstruct 2013
SMX Convention Centre and World Trade Centre
Metro Manila
The Philippines
Global-Link Exhibitions Specialist Inc
Tel: +632 750 8588-92, Fax: +632 750 8585
Email: philconstruct@globallinkmp.com
Website: www.globallinkmp.com
20 to 24 Nov 2013
Excon 2013
Bangalore International Exhibition Centre
Bangalore
India
Confederation of Indian Industry
Tel: +91 44 42 444 555, Fax: +91 44 42 444 510
Email: excon@cii.in
Website: www.excon.in
26 to 28 Nov 2013
Myanbuild 2013
Tatmadaw Hall
Yangon
Myanmar
AMB Events Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603 4041 9889, Fax: +603 2770 5301
Email: myanbuild@ambexpo.com
Website: www.myanbuild.net
7 to 9 May 2014
OS+H Asia 2014
Suntec Singapore
Singapore
Messe Duesseldorf Asia Pte Ltd
Tel: +65 6332 9620, Fax: +65 6337 4633
Email: osha@mda.com.sg
Website: www.osha-singapore.com
25 to 28 Nov 2014
bauma China 2014
Shanghai New International Expo Centre
Shanghai
China
Messe München International
Tel: +49 89 949 20251, Fax: +49 89 949 20259
Email: info@bauma-china.com
Website: www.bauma-china.com
15 to 18 Dec 2014
bC India 2014
India Expo Centre
Greater Noida, Delhi
India
Messe München International
Tel: +49 89 949 20255, Fax: +49 89 949 20259
Website: www.bcindia.com
Date
18 to 21 Sept 2013
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Events outside Asia
bauma Africa 2013
Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg
Gauteng
South Africa
sept/oct 2013
Organiser & Contact
Messe München International
Tel: +49 89 949 11478, Fax: +49 89 949 11479
Email: info@bauma-africa.com
Website: www.bauma-africa.com
n Calendar of Events
25 to 28 Nov 2013
PMV Live at The Big 5
Dubai World Trade Centre
Dubai
UAE
DMG Events
Tel: +971 4 4380 355, Fax: +971 4 4380 356
Email: joseffwilliams@dmgeventsme.com
Website: www.pmvlive.com
14 to 16 Jan 2014
Intermat Middle East 2014
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
Abu Dhabi
UAE
Comexposium & Clarion Events Middle East
Tel: +33 1 7677 1208
Email: asmaa.cherraf@comexposium.com
Website: www.intermatme.com
21 to 24 Jan 2014
World of Concrete 2014
Las Vegas Convention Centre
Las Vegas, Nevada
USA
Hanley Wood Exhibitions
Tel: +1 972 536 6300, Fax: +1 972 536 6301
Email: contactus@worldofconcrete.com
Website: www.worldofconcrete.com
4 to 8 Mar 2014
ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014
Las Vegas Convention Centre
Las Vegas, Nevada
USA
Association of Equipment Manufacturers
Tel: +1 414 298 4167, Fax: +1 414 272 2672
Email: international@conexpoconagg.com
Website: www.conexpoconagg.com
1 to 5 Apr 2014
Smopyc 2014
Zaragoza Exhibition Centre
Zaragoza
Spain
Feria de Zaragoza
Tel: +34 976 764 700, Fax: +34 976 330 649
Email: comunicacion@feriazaragoza.es
Website: www.smopyc.com
8 to 11 May 2014
Samoter 2014
Verona Exhibition Centre
Verona
Italy
Veronafiere
Tel: +39 045 8298111, Fax: +39 045 8298288
Email: info@veronafiere.it
Website: www.samoter.com
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n Industry Events
Entries open for 4th International Holcim Awards
The Holcim Awards is one of the most significant competitions in
its field in terms of reputation and international scope. The fourth
cycle of the competition offering a total of US$2 million in prize
money is now open for entries, which must be submitted online by
24 March 2014.
The Holcim Awards (main category) is open to architects,
planners, engineers, project owners, builders and construction firms
that showcase sustainable responses to technological, environmental,
socioeconomic and cultural issues with contemporary building
and construction. Projects must have reached an advanced stage
of design, have a high probability of execution, and may not have
started construction before 1 July 2013.
The competition also seeks visionary projects and bold ideas for
the ‘next generation’ (young professionals and students category). All
authors must be aged between 18 and 30 years of age (date of birth
between 2 July 1982 and 24 March 1996), and the project may not
have started construction before 1 July 2013.
Organised by the Swiss-based Holcim Foundation for Sustainable
Construction, the competition is conducted in parallel in five regions
of the world during 2013-2014 followed by a global phase in 2015.
Regional winners will be announced at Holcim Awards ceremonies
in late 2014 in Moscow (for region Europe), Toronto (North America),
Medellín (Latin America), Beirut (Africa Middle East) and Jakarta
(Asia Pacific).
Taking part in the competition has been streamlined by an
interactive online entry form. Entries must be made in English using the
web-based form to provide information on authors, a project summary
and response to the ‘target issues’ for sustainable construction,
technical details, as well as project images or illustrations.
Independent jury panels of experts evaluate all entries against the
five ‘target issues’ for sustainable construction, which cover economic,
social and environmental performance as well as contextual/aesthetic
impact, and innovation/transferability. The juries are headed by JeanPhilippe Vassal (for region Europe), Toshiko Mori (North America),
Bruno Stagno (Latin America), Howayda Al-Harithy (Africa Middle
East) and Rahul Mehrotra (Asia Pacific).
The Holcim Awards is conducted in partnership with some of
the world’s leading technical universities that host the jury meetings.
The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) leads the
Technical Competence Centre of the Holcim Foundation. Other
partner universities include Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(USA), Tongji University (China), Universidade de São Paulo
(Brazil), University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa), Universidad
Iberoamericana (Mexico), Ecole Supérieure d’Architecture de
Casablanca (Morocco), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Bombay),
American University of Beirut (Lebanon), Tsinghua University
(China) and University of Melbourne (Australia). n
Website: www.holcimawards.org
Conexpo-Con/Agg 2014 tapped for international buyer programme
Conexpo-Con/Agg has once again earned international buyer programme
(IBP) status from the US Department of Commerce (DOC). The IBP
helps qualified international buyers, representatives and distributors
attend the show more easily and connect with export-minded exhibitors
looking to boost sales and establish global connections.
The next Conexpo-Con/Agg will be held from 4 to 8 March
2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Centre in Las Vegas, USA. The
co-located IFPE 2014 exposition will also offer its attendees the IBP
services and benefits.
Under the IBP, the US government promotes shows through its
worldwide network of embassies and consulates. It also recruits
official trade delegations to attend and assists delegations with travel,
housing and registration. The IBP also provides exhibitors with
practical, hands-on assistance such as export counselling, market
analysis and matchmaking services.
Conexpo-Con/Agg and IFPE 2014 will produce a special show
export opportunities guide (print and electronic) to help attendees
locate exhibitors interested in doing business globally through
export sales, agency relationships, distributor investment and joint
ventures. The guide will be available at the shows and distributed to
DOC international posts. An on-site international trade centre (ITC),
staffed by experienced DOC trade specialists and show management
staff, will operate during the run of the shows with multi-lingual
interpreters fluent in several world languages, a message centre,
phone/fax/e-mail access and private meeting rooms.
Conexpo-Con/Agg has won recognition as the most global of all
shows in North America, with international attendance of 24 percent
in 2011, from more than 150 countries. For 2014, show management
will expand and refine its already-robust international marketing
outreach, especially to emerging markets.
Show management will establish more matchmaking
opportunities and country roundtables to bring together buyers
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and sellers. Show management will also work closely with incountry DOC commercial service officers and exhibitors’ regional
representatives to pinpoint specific needs and actions to ensure
optimum use of IBP services. n
Website: www.conexpoconagg.com
BEI Asia Awards launched in Singapore
Creative Group Pte Ltd has launched the BEI Asia Awards,
believed to be the first award for enterprises in the built
environment industry (BEI) in Singapore. It aims to celebrate the
outstanding performances of enterprises in developing successful
businesses and acknowledge their contributions towards the
development of people, society and the environment; thereby
driving sustainable growth in Singapore and beyond.
Under the banner of ‘Recognising the Finest Enterprises in
the Built Environment Industry’, the BEI Asia Awards 2013 will
accept nominations from all sectors of the built environment
industry including building, architectural & engineering and
civil & landscape contractors, manufacturers, designers,
property developers and investment companies, property &
facilities management companies, consultants and planners,
EPCM contractors, specialist trade contractors, materials
suppliers, vendors and construction services providers.
Applicants are required to be Singapore-registered
companies with an annual sales turnover of S$1 million and
above. The BEI Asia Awards 2013 will be held at Singapore’s
Marina Bay Sands in December. All nominees of the award will
gain admission to the Awards Winners’ Circle. n
Website: www.beiasiawards.com
n Industry Events
SMOPYC returns in April 2014
The 16th edition of SMOPYC - international show of public works,
construction and mining machinery - will once again take place at the
Zaragoza Exhibition Centre, Zaragoza, Spain, from 1 to 5 April 2014.
Supported by the industry’s main associations, the show will hold
several top-level business meetings and a trade mission programme,
with visits organised for international buyers, as well as other events
that take place with embassies and trade institutions.
The last SMOPYC was held in April 2011. It attracted 1,253
exhibitors from 34 countries and 88,931 visitors from 50 countries.
Given the economic situation, this result exceeded expectations. The
total of 88,931 was outstanding in that – with the exception of 2008
figures – it represented an increase of 7.8 percent from 2005. An
even more positive result was the growth in the number of foreign
visitors, with the total of 10,079 representing an increase of 9.8
percent from 2008. According to the organiser, out of the 1,253
exhibitors, 87 percent came from Europe (1,097), which included
502 Spanish companies; 8.15 percent from the Americas (102); 3.5
percent from Asia (44); and 0.755 percent from Oceania (10). The
2011 show featured more than 14,000 sq m of indoor area - added to
which was the outdoor area and demo area, bringing the total space
at the show up to 300,000 sq m in all.
The foreign market is, without doubt, the major business
commitment for this triennial event. The 16th SMOPYC aims to play
a key role in opening the way into new markets at the forefront of
the activity. There will also be conferences, congresses, assemblies
and technical talks during the show. n
Above and
left: The last
SMOPYC
was held in
April 2011.
Website: www.smopyc.com
SIA celebrates 50th anniversary
This year the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) celebrates
its 50th anniversary. A gala dinner was held in May 2013 to
mark the event, during which the institute highlighted several
activities including launch of ‘I AM ARCHITECT’ campaign to
heighten the profile of the Architect; launch of revamped SIA
website and SA (Singapore Architect) websites; presentation of
the prestigious Gold Medal Award; recognising its Distinguished
Patrons of Architecture; conferment of Fellow & Fellow (Life);
and honouring its Strategic Partners. The guest of honour was Mr
S Iswaran, Minister in Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister
for Home Affairs and Second Minister for Trade and Industry.
Theodore Chan, president of SIA, underlined some immense
challenges faced by architects in Singapore today, one of which
is productivity. He said that SIA has taken the initiative of
embarking on a multi-track productivity drive. “We are working
closely with BCA, CIJC, SPRING and SMF on standardisation
of architectural and building components, re-igniting the NPQS
and rapid prototyping of a BIM Design Object Library. The vision
is that one day, buildings will be component-based design, and
constructed in an assembly plant-like manner.”
Mr Chan is also positive about the future of the industry.
“Sustainable building technologies and productivity in design
will drive the industry and architects will pervade it; there will
be more room for specialisation, but at the heart of it all will be
the Architect - Master Builder empowered with the basic skills of
design, regulatory compliance and contract administration.” n
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Above: SIA’s 50th
anniversary gala
dinner in May 2013.
Left: Mr S Iswaran
(left) and Theodore
Chan.
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n New In Industry
Superabrasive expands Lavina tooling portfolio with segments
Superabrasive has added rectangular segmented QuickChange
metals to its tooling portfolio. Currently available in an aggressive
single-segment design, bonds are customised for either soft, medium,
hard or extra hard concrete. Double-segment tools are also coming
soon, said the company. The new segmented QuickChange metals
are recommended for aggressive grinding and coating removal, but
may be used for a variety of applications.
These are just the latest of many additions that Superabrasive
has made to the Lavina line in 2013. Earlier this year, the company
added three new machine models to its Lavina S-series, including
Lavina 32R-S, 25M-S and 13-S.
The new remote controlled Lavina 32R-S is the first of its kind
to the Lavina line, and believed to be the first remote controlled
grinder/polisher ever to feature gyroscopic technology - allowing
the machine to maintain a straight grinding/polishing path by
ignoring uneven floors and disturbances of up to 30 degrees. The
32R-S is operated by a wireless, easy grip remote control and works
hands free up to 300 ft away from the remote. A special system of
continuous checks between the machine and remote, in addition
to several safety features, ensure that the 32R-S is always on its
correct path and operating as intended.
Superabrasive has added rectangular segmented QuickChange
metals to its tooling portfolio.
Superabrasive has been a manufacturer of high quality diamond
tooling and equipment since 1987, and is currently seeking
distributors for the Southeast Asian market. n
Enquiry: info@superabrasive.us
LiuGong’s next generation skid-steer loader
LiuGong’s new 375B radial-lift skid-steer
loader is a totally new design, from frame
up. Highlight of the machine is the radical
new curved cab. The curved corners provide
a wider, less obstructed view of the job site
and a solid ‘corner to corner’ view of the
bucket, blade, fork or other attachment being
used. Metal and glass on the machine have
also been re-shaped, but with a focus on job
site purpose.
The ROPS certified structural cab design
significantly reduces both vibration and
sound level, for greater operator comfort
and easier communication between operator
and other personnel around the job site. The
machine also features a full suspension seat
that is fully adjustable.
LiuGong said the new 375B skid-steer
gets it right with better balance, stability and
lift control. The narrow stance and panoramic
view combine for superior handling and
control in tight quarters between buildings
and walls and inside trailers. The machine
lifts to a dump clearance height of 2,220 mm
and with a lift speed of 4.1 seconds, dump at
2.4 seconds and float down of 2.2 seconds,
the machine is quick all around. The 375B’s
maximum rated load is 865 kg, in its standard
0.45 cu m bucket and it travels safely around
the job site at 11.3 km/h.
Like other LiuGong machines, the 375B
has been designed, built and tested for
extreme-duty applications. The new integrated
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LiuGong’s new 375B skid-steer loader.
frame provides a solid, rigid foundation for
long, hard, productive days - from high-cycle
construction and mining applications to farms,
nurseries and shipping docks. The structural
steel cab is also very durable.
The 375B features double-lever pilot
control for simple operation. The hydrostatic
transmission system provides infinite speed
control so operators can inch through
critical areas with no extra space, but still
travel quickly over large areas. Spring
applied, hydraulic release brakes allows
the operator to position the machine exactly
where needed, and hold it there for pin point
accuracy on precision jobs. The loader has
hydraulic self-levelling, useful especially
for pallet fork applications. The universal
LiuGong quick-coupling system makes for
fast, easy changes with the complete line
of LiuGong attachments; plus, the 375B
can pick up existing attachments from any
supplier that the customer may already
own.
The 375B is powered by a Perkins 404D22T engine rated at 43 kW gross power
and meets EU Stage IIIA tier 3 emission
standards. n
Enquiry: lgap@liugong.com
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Telsmith T300 cone crusher
The new Telsmith T300 cone crusher is designed for maximum
uptime and productivity, while delivering 300 hp performance and
a crushing capacity output range from 125 to 400 mtph in tough or
abrasive quarry applications. Focussing on low operating costs and
excellent safety, the crusher has a large clearing circuit that allows
any uncrushable materials to pass safely and quickly.
According to Telsmith, the T300’s numerous serviceability
features differentiate the crusher from conventional units that
typically require significantly more time in routine service. For
reduced maintenance time and costs, the T300 is designed with six
cylinders (which is fewer in number than that of conventional units),
yet offers the largest crushing force availability. The unit also offers
a new and improved anti-spin feature that prevents head spin to
extend manganese life. Like other key components, it is mounted on
top of the machine to provide top-service access. The T300 is also
designed to operate with pressure lubrication oil, while eliminating
the use of a gearbox and a separate hydraulic circuit.
Moreover, the T300 features the largest-in-class hybrid
bearings, said Telsmith. The company explained that unlike roller
bearing machines, these large hybrid bearings offer both a static
and dynamic lift, resulting in far greater lift to efficiently carry the
crushing forces. Plus, hybrid bearings feature a washer and ramp
design that replaces the conventional use of a socket, socket liner
and head ball – all of which typically require time-consuming
removal when servicing the machine.
In addition, the T300 is nitrogen-free and is equipped with a
release system that eliminates the need for maintenance-intensive
hydraulic accumulators. Even more operational cost savings stem
from features such as a concave (bowl liner) retention system, which
consists of a specially designed and positioned lip ring that centres
the bowl and achieves retention without the use of hammers and
other hand tools.
To minimise downtime and reduce inventory costs, the T300
enables the use of a single bowl for all liners over its range of
operation, allowing optimum versatility, flexibility and efficiency in
any aggregate application. n
Enquiry: cmcclaskey@telsmith.com
The new Telsmith T300 cone crusher is designed for maximum
uptime and productivity, while delivering 300 hp performance
and a crushing capacity output range from 125 to 400 mtph in
tough or abrasive quarry applications.
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n New In Industry
New Haulotte telescopic booms for heights up to 23 m
Haulotte’s new HT21 RT and HT23 RTJ
telescopic booms meet the needs of various
industries working at heights up to 23 m.
The HT21 RT features a platform working
height of 20.6 m and horizontal outreach of
15.9 m; while the HT23 RTJ is designed
with a platform working height of 22.5 m
and horizontal outreach of 18.3 m. Dual load
system is available as an option for a lifting
capacity up to 450 kg.
According to Haulotte, the machines take
just 56 seconds to reach full height. They
also have an excellent turning radius with
four-wheel steer and drive, making it easy to
work on congested building sites and in tight
spaces. Steering selector has three positions,
including two-wheel steer, four-wheel steer
and crab mode. With centralised control, the
four wheels are controlled simultaneously
allowing the steering movements to operate
more quickly and safely.
In addition, the machines have an
oscillating axle as standard and an automatic
differential lock that gives good roughterrain operating performance. The booms
have been designed to be very robust. For
great performance in terms of simultaneous
movements, special care has been taken to
optimise the capacity of hydraulic circuit.
The operator can achieve maximum control
in safety and comfort.
The chassis is fully hydraulic driven,
making the machines very reliable. The
booms also use a simple sensor technology
and the working envelope is managed
mechanically. The upper control box is now
more durable and reliable. All components
have been selected to meet the highest
standards, such as Kubota engine; Bosch
joystick; Sauer, Bosch and Hydraforce
hydraulic components; and Deutsch
connectors.
The steering cylinders are mounted
inside the chassis for full protection. All
moving parts are equipped with lubrication
points for ease of maintenance and extended
component life. Extension of the boom
is performed by cables; it is no longer
necessary to dismantle the boom to replace
the extension system. A diagnostic display
for fault and service alerts is integrated on
the lower control box showing error codes
and allows a pre-diagnosis.
The HT21 RT and HT23 RTJ are the first
machines to be fitted with the new Haulotte
fully modular basket, which is easy and costeffective to repair. n
Enquiry: haulotteasia@haulotte.com
The HT21 RT has a
platform working height
of 20.6 m and horizontal
outreach of 15.9 m.
Left: The HT23 RTJ has a platform working
height of 22.5 m and horizontal outreach
of 18.3 m.
Haulotte ACTIV’Shield Bar
Haulotte’s new ACTIV’Shield Bar
entrapment prevention system is an
innovative solution to reduce the risk of
operator entrapment. The system alerts
the operator to potential entrapment
situations and is unique in that it features a
Safety Gap, which can protect the operator
from full entrapment and potentially allow
them to get out of danger.
Following the alert, only reverse/
lowering movements are permitted,
allowing the possibly panicked operator
to get out of trouble without making
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Haulotte’s ACTIV’Shield Bar entrapment
prevention system.
the situation worse. And after being
triggered, the system is easy to reset
and reactivate from the basket. As such,
there is no machine downtime.
The ACTIV’Shield Bar system has
been designed to preserve the machine’s
working envelope and maintain easy
access to controls, which means no change
in working practice for the operator.
According to Haulotte, the system was
developed in response to demands from
the industry in the UK. n
Enquiry: salesuk@haulotte.com