< Previous10 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comNOVEMBER 2021 HEAVY HAULAGE T he new FTV 850 is Goldhofer’s latest addition to its portfolio of dedicated products for rotor blade transportation and suited for transporting extra-long rotor blades for turbines on sites with low wind speeds. Promoted as the big brother to the FTV 550 model, the FTV 850 blade transporter can be used not only in the standard three-meter width but also with split combinations in widths of up to over four meters. Depending on the confi guration, the latest generation of rotor blades requiring a load moment of up to 850 meter-tons can be picked up and transported with full fl exibility in the towed or self-propelled mode. With the split-combination option and mounting behind the loading area, the FTV 850 off ers signifi cantly higher stability combined with low ballast weight. The result is a transportation system with a low centre of gravity and protection from tipping. The mounted rotor blade can be freely rotated around its own axis and raised up to an angle of 60 degrees to navigate tight bends, buildings, roadside trees and other obstacles. In addition, the FTV 850 is designed for fast and effi cient set-up of the desired confi guration and can be combined with Goldhofer modules such as the PST/ SL-E, THP/SL and Addrive. GOLDHOFER UNVEILS ITS BIGGEST EVER ROTOR BLADE LIFTER MAMMOET'S WTA LIFTING SYSTEM SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE IN 2023 A s developers chase stronger fl ows, onshore wind hub heights are growing beyond the reach of conventional crawler cranes. Mammoet’s new WTA lifting system theoretically allows infi nite hub heights and paves the way towards emissions-free turbine erection. The WTA assembles wind turbine generators by attaching directly to the tower itself, using a series of clamps to self-assemble and then climb to each lift location. It assembles tower sections, hubs and nacelles, and has a capacity of 150t. The WTA can keep working when conventional crawler cranes can’t. It operates in wind speeds up to 20m/s, reducing downtime during construction. As the WTA has a signifi cantly reduced footprint and is much smaller and lighter than any type of crawler crane, it actively lowers the need for groundwork on site. Pads can be smaller, and ground pressure requirements are lessened - maxing out at the 15t/m2 typically needed for assist cranes. The system’s small size means quicker and more cost-eff ective mobilization. While a conventional crawler crane can require up to 50 truck loads to reach site, the WTA gets there with just nine. With no boom laydown requirement, much fewer components and a lower total weight, the WTA is also faster from pad to pad. In fact, relocation time is reduced by approximately 50%, compared to using crawler cranes. It therefore shaves weeks off wind farm construction schedules. Powered entirely by electricity, it also opens the door for a 100% emissions-free journey from factory to fi rst Megawatt – with transport to site via electric or hydrogen-powered truck, on site manoeuvres via ePPU-enhanced SPMT and carbon-free WTA lifting. The WTA system is design-ready and can enter the market during Q2 2023. 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With high demand from buyers continuing to want good used machines, the message from Euro Auctions to vendors is "we have buyers with interest in your machinery and equipment, so consign now to the 13 December sale." Special interest lots From the lots already consigned to this sale, there are many specialist items that bidders will have interest in, including several big-ticket items, as well as consignments of exceptional unused machines. Commercial vehicles • Unused Iveco Trakker 380 6x4 Chassis Cab (multiple units available) • 2007 MAN TGA33.400 6x4 Prime Mover c/w Sleeper Cab (multiple units available) Forklifts Unused 2021 Apache HH30Z 3 Ton Diesel Forklift (multiple units available) Rollers Unused Ammann AV110X Double Drum Vibratory Roller (multiple units available) Excavators • Unused 2021 Komatsu PC210LC-10 Hydraulic Excavator (multiple units available) • Unused 2021 Komatsu PC350LC-8 Hydraulic Excavator (multiple units available) • Unused 2021 JCB JS205LC Hydraulic Excavator (multiple units available) • Unused 2021 Hyundai R210 Hydraulic Excavator (multiple units available) • Unused 2021 CAT 323D3 Hydraulic Excavator With seller confi dence in Euro Auctions to attain 'best price' for consignors, whilst ensuring buyers are satisfi ed with purchase prices, the reputation of Euro Auctions in the UAE and across the middle east provides buyers and seller with confi dence at all times. Bidder numbers and registrations have always been high at Euro Auctions, Dubai, but during COVID have been increasing. Despite strong opposition outside the region, bidding from local buyers has been stronger, with the home market succeeding in acquiring quality machinery. Derek Bleakley, Euro Auctions Dubai, said: "In the last 12 months, we have engaged with consignors who are eager to sell quality machines. With a lack of new machinery coming onto the market from OEMs and main dealer inventory depleting, we are seeing consignors capitalising on the appetite of the market, with buyers delighted with the quality of machinery we provide. We continue to see an infl ux of new consignors and new registered bidders at our site in Dubai, from not only across the Middle East, but from Europe, North Africa, and Asia. Euro Auctions' targeted marketing programme reaches buyers and consignors in 150 countries around the world." 12 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comNOVEMBER 2021 AUCTIONS EURO AUCTIONS' NEXT DUBAI SALE TO BE HELD ON 13 DECEMBER 2021Kanoo Cranes offers engineered solutions for any lifting requirements with knowledgeable experts engaged in the field of lifting. With a combined experience of more than 50 years with Mobile cranes,Crawler cranes, Tower cranes and passenger hoists we offer top quality products from: • JASO • SMIE-Anti collision • MEADA • SPIERINGS • ALBA Our Focus is to provide engineered crane solutions to the Construction, Oil and Gas and Industrial markets. KANOO CRANES L.L.C P.O.Box: 290, Dubai, United Arab Emirates info@kanoocranes.com www.kanoocranes.com T: +971 4 446 5532 F: +971 4 446 5538 JASO SPIERINGSALBA MEADA SMIEE NOC Link, the digital mobile fuel delivery service for businesses in the UAE provided by ENOC Group, has launched its mobile fuelling format, the eLink station, on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai to off er its residents and visitors convenient fuelling services. ENOC Link’s eLink station is equipped with a 30,000-litre tank and can fuel up to four vehicles simultaneously, with Special 95 and Super 98 at the same price as retail fuel stations. The mobile station uses Formula 1 carbon fi bre to design the 'wings', which are lightweight and will give customers shade while fuelling. The eLink station is also equipped with digital systems to improve the customer experience. Saif Humaid Al Falasi, group CEO, ENOC Group, said: “As a national oil company, we are dedicated to fulfi lling the fuelling needs of UAE residents. Customers today look for easy and accessible services, and our futuristic eLink station has been designed to off er them reliable, safe and convenient access. We realised there was a gap that needed bridging, so we launched our world- fi rst eLink station to meet the growing demand for Palm Jumeirah residents and community visitors. The new initiative is a testament of our commitment to supporting the UAE’s digital transformation strategy and we will continue to work towards introducing innovative digital solutions to meet customer expectations.” Designed as a futuristic mobile fuelling format, the eLink station does not require assembly and can easily relocate to a diff erent location on the spot, based on the needs of the UAE’s residents, depending on shifts in demand for fuel without any downtime. The eLink station is fully sustainable and includes vapour recovery systems to reduce emissions while loading from storage tanks, it is powered by biodiesel, features LED digital screens and lighting, and is equipped with a smart meter, an IoT gateway, cloud connection, GPS tracking, and RFID technology. ENOC Link complies with the highest international safety standards including NFPA, ADR and UL. To minimise health and safety risks, all delivery staff are fully trained to follow strict safety and fuelling protocols. Customers will soon also benefi t from the ‘Yes’ rewards programme at the eLink station by earning points and rewards when paying for fuel and other purchases. 14 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comNOVEMBER 2021 FUEL DELIVERY ENOC LINK LAUNCHES MOBILE FUELLING STATION ON PALM JUMEIRAHFor more information, visit our website Where the world buys & sells heavy equipment & trucks Multiple ways to buy & sell Each year, thousands of customers transact via our online unreserved auctions and multiple online sales channels. Our global network and reach, sales solutions and services bring the most motivated buyers & sellers from around the world. rbauction.com ›› PMV 205mm x 275mm DubDec21_ENG.indd 1PMV 205mm x 275mm DubDec21_ENG.indd 127/10/2021 11:0827/10/2021 11:08F ire suppression systems are gradually fi nding their way into the engine compartments of on-road and off -road equipment alike in the Middle East. Despite regulations being limited to public transport and school buses and equipment used in hazardous environments, end-users in other industries are investing in fi re suppression systems as a pre-emptive measure to ensure life and jobsite safety and minimise equipment downtime. Vehicle fi re suppression system providers such as Dafo Middle East which previously catered mainly to the road transport industry is seeing demand increasing from other sectors such as ground improvement, port handling and waste management. Johan Larsson, general manager, Dafo Middle East, says: “There’s been progress in the development of standards and regulations in the UAE for fi re detection and suppression systems in vehicles, which are being extended to every compartment in the vehicle. We expect to see a localized version of the UNECE R107 standard for buses and coaches and the AS 5062 standard for heavy equipment, along with guidelines on how to get fi re suppression systems certifi ed for the local market. Simultaneously, we see an increase in awareness among fl eet operators, which is driving enquiries for our solutions.” In the off -highway industry, contractors and rental providers of ground improvement equipment are among the early adopters of fi re suppression systems in this region. This is because duty cycle cranes used for dynamic compaction handle heavy loads constantly throughout their operating hours, which increases the risk of engine fi res signifi cantly. “The price of downtime due to fi res is severely high in such applications, where the jobsites are often in remote areas. There have been several instances of ground improvement equipment catching fi res during their operation. So, it’s relatively easy to make the case for fi re suppression systems. We are working with market leaders such as O.rentals, Menard and Keller to retrofi t fi re suppression systems on their Liebherr and Bauer cranes,” says Johan. If fi res were to occur during dynamic compaction, a crane equipped with a fi re suppression system could be put back into operation within an hour, according to Johan. “In the best case scenario, assuming there’s minimial damage to the crane, the cartridge or cylinder can refi lled and the crane can be up and running without much delay. We recommend that contractors and rental companies involved in these type of jobs maintain refi ll kits on the sites in order to minimise equipment downtime. If that’s not possible, our technical support team ensures that the customer gets a refi ll kit within the next day,” says Johan. Port handling is another fast growing application as operators in the region update their HSE policies to include fi re suppression systems, particularly because it’s common for port handling equipment to operate 24/7. Dafo has entered into distribution partnership with Kalmar to supply Kalmar equipment equipped with Dafo fi re suppression systems exclusively in the Middle East. “Port operators and logistics companies in this region can order Kalmar machines with factory installed Dafo fi re suppression systems or retrofi t their older machines through Kalmar Middle East. This is another growth sector for us and we are working with port operators in the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Yemen,” says Johan. Dafo Middle East plans to expand into more off -highway applications in oil and gas, mining, construction and waste management. “We are pursuing the ATEX certifi cation and FM approvals required to operate in the oil and gas and mining sectors. We’ve made inroads into waste management by working with Suez Group in Oman to equip compactors with fi re suppression systems because of the hazardous conditions of the jobsite," says Johan. 16 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comNOVEMBER 2021 FIRE SUPPRESSION DAFO MIDDLE EAST FINDS INCREASING DEMAND FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS IN GROUND IMPROVEMENT AND PORT HANDLING EQUIPMENT Johan Larsson, general manager, Dafo Middle East.+ Towed modules + Self-propelled modules + »ADDRIVE« the 3 in 1 solution Find out more www.goldhofer.com THE HEAVY TRANSPORT CHAMPIONST he economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic caused CO2 emissions from buildings and construction to fall signifi cantly in 2020, but a lack of real transformation in the sector means that emissions will keep rising and contribute to dangerous climate change, according to the 2021 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction. The report, published by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)-hosted Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC), fi nds that in 2020, the sector accounted for 36% of global fi nal energy consumption and 37% of energy related CO2 emissions, as compared to other end use sectors. While the level of emissions within the sector are 10% lower than in 2015, reaching lows not seen since 2007, this was largely due to lockdowns, slowing of economies, diffi culties households and businesses faced in maintaining and aff ording energy access and a fall in construction activity. Eff orts to decarbonize the sector played only a small role. With large growth projected in the buildings sector, emissions are set to rise if there is no eff ort to decarbonize buildings and improve their energy effi ciency. In Asia and Africa, building stock is expected to double by 2050. Global material use is expected to more than double by 2060, with one-third of this rise attributable to construction materials. “This year showed that climate change is an immediate, direct threat to every community on this planet, and it is only going to intensify,” said Inger Andersen, executive director of UNEP. “The buildings and construction sector, as a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, must urgently be decarbonized through a triple strategy of reducing energy demand, decarbonizing the power supply and addressing building materials’ carbon footprint, if we are to have any chance of meeting the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to 1.5C.” The GlobalABC’s Global Buildings Climate Tracker found that there have been some incremental improvements in action to decarbonize and improve the energy effi ciency of the sector. In 2015, 90 countries included actions for addressing buildings emissions or improving energy effi ciency in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. This number has now hit 136, although ambition varies. Since 2015, an additional 18 countries have put in place building energy codes – a move that is crucial to shift emissions downwards – bringing the total to 80. Local cities and governments have also developed codes. Investment in energy effi ciency rose to over $180 billion in 2020, up from $129 billion in 2015. Green building certifi cation has increased by 13.9% compared to 2019. Overall, however, the report fi nds that these eff orts are insuffi cient, both in terms of speed and scale. Other key fi ndings of the report include: two-thirds of countries still lack mandatory buildings codes; most of the increase in energy effi ciency spending came from a small number of European countries; too small a share of fi nance goes into deep energy retrofi ts, and there is a lack of ambitious decarbonization targets in NDCs. Energy demand in the buildings and construction sector is likely to rebound as economic recovery eff orts take hold and as pent- up demands for new construction are realized. THE PANDEMIC CAUSED A DIP IN BUILDING EMISSIONS, BUT LONG-TERM OUTLOOK BLEAK, ACCORDING TO UN REPORT SUSTAINABILITY 18 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comNOVEMBER 2021By 2030, to be on track to achieving a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, the International Energy Agency says that direct building CO2 emissions would need to decrease by 50%. Indirect building sector emissions will have to drop through a reduction of 60% in power generation emissions. To achieve these goals, the report fi nds, the sector must take advantage of every lever. While pandemic recovery spending has not suffi ciently prioritized climate friendly approaches to the level required, there is still an opportunity to invest in decarbonizing our buildings while increasing their resilience: • Countries need to harness the sector’s transformative potential for achieving the energy transition. • Governments need to commit to further decarbonising the power, as well as heating and cooling energy supply. This includes stepping up ambition in NDCs to include building decarbonization targets that contain the so-far largely overlooked embodied carbon, emissions from the production of building materials. • The rate of growth of investment in building effi ciency need to double to over 3% per year and must expand beyond direct government investment to private investors. • Scope and coverage of building energy codes need to increase. All countries need to have in place mandatory building energy codes, and these would ideally address performance standards for building envelopes, design, heating, cooling, ventilation systems and appliances, and ensuring links with integrated in urban planning. • Buildings’ resilience needs to increase to future proof our homes and workspaces. A typical building constructed today will still be in use in 2070, but the climate it encounters will have changed signifi cantly. The necessary interventions to reduce the climate impact of existing buildings should be combined with investing in adaptation and resilience measures. • In addition, both public and private sector need to seize the tremendous investment opportunities this sector off ers, e.g., through green bonds or through banks increasing green building construction and mortgage fi nance. SUSTAINABILITY 19 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comNOVEMBER 2021Next >