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Allu Names New N.A. Distribution and Marketing VPPDa Magazine is pleased to present regular updates from theUS National Demolition Association. This column comes fromNDA Executive Director Jeff Lambert.Great Success forNDA’s AnnualConvention in AustinI hope you found time to attend NDA’s Annual Convention in February, Demolition Austin. We had over 940 attendees, eclipsing last CONEXPO-CON/AGGconvention by almost 250 attendees. We had 84 exhibitors, compared to 57 lastCONEXPO-CON/AGG and 89 last year. The big news is we grew Live DEMO from16 participants and 24 pieces of machinery in 2019 to 20 participants and 30pieces of machinery in 2020.Education was a huge draw. Our keynote speaker Seth Mattison was a hugesuccess. His presentation highlighted workforce trends to engage your team forsuccess. We also featured an OSHA update, an overview on workers’ compensationbenefits and a presentation on the MATOC program from USACE. In addition,NDA hosted a pre-conference superintendent boot camp course with over 45attendees, nine companies participated in the hands on portion of the course atthe Live Demolition.Allu has announced the appointment ofEdison Rocha as its new vice president ofdistribution and marketing for the UnitedStates and Canada. Rocha’s main areasof responsibility will be for increasing thedevelopment of distribution channels, as wellas for marketing throughout North America.Rocha brings nearly 25 years of experiencein construction equipment sales, dealer development and marketing to the position ofvice president of distribution and marketing.This includes 11 years with Sandvik Mining& Construction, where he held positions inaftermarket and sales management in theAmericas, most recently as a divisional salesmanager for the U.S. Prior to that, Rochaworked in sales and sales management forLinck Machines and Servcorp International.Rocha holds bachelor’s and MBAdegrees from leading universities and is proficient in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.www.allu.netAppreciated Awards DinnerTo cap it all off we had an exciting evening at the Awards Gala with the introductionof new Michael J. Casbon Safety Award, six Hall of Fame inductees, three Excellencein Demolition Award winners, Lifetime Achievement and 11 scholarships awarded.The winners of the Michael J. Casbon Safety Award Adamo Group, Cherry Companies and Independence Demolition. Hall of Fame inductees were Bob and SusanBaumann, Bill Gumbiner, Walt Reeves, Saul Specter and Bob Stuppy. The 2021winners in the Excellence in Demolition Award Stryker Demolition & EnvironmentalServices, LLC, Alpine Demolition Services and Veit & Company Inc. Finally, this year’sLifetime Achievement award goes to Jon A. Manafort.You may ask with all of the excitement around convention, “What else doesNDA have going on?” Last year we had eleven comments to regulatory changesand congressional action, including silica. This year we will continue to expandoutreach. NDA will be conducting training for OSHA Region 5, April 3rd. Thistraining is a crucial step by to formalize an alliance agreement with OSHA. Analliance agreement will provide members with resources and compliance assistance.Download the 11th episode of Demolition Now!NDA’s Director of Government Affairs, Kevin McKenney, explains the final JointEmployer rule set in place by the Department of Labor. Additionally, we encourageyou to weigh in on the Electronic Logging Device Relief Bill at our grassroots portal.This legislation exempts small businesses that operate 10 or fewer commercialtrucks from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) electroniclogging device (ELD) requirement. Finally, the Government Affairs committee willbe weighing comment on a proposed change to the National Environmental PolicyAct (NEPA) to expedite construction, highway and pipeline projects. In education,we have four upcoming courses in the Foundations of Demolition Training Series.Two courses in Chicago, April 22-24, risk management and estimating and twocourses in Atlanta, May 20-22, job cost tracking and project management. Sendyour employees and encourage your colleagues to attend! We will be hosting amember networking reception at each training. We are also pleased to announcea new member benefit, the NDA Demolition Best Practices Library. The libraryenables members to and access pertinent industry resources, content, templates,whitepapers and leading practices. More content added throughout the year.Check our website for details on these member benefits and registration. Are youa member? If not you should be.6GSSI Names LussierVP of OperationsGSSI has appointed Marc Lussier as VicePresident of Operations. In his new role Marcwill lead GSSI’s initiative to build productioncapacity to meet the growing global demandfor their products, while maintaining highlevels of customer satisfaction, quality andprofitability.Lussier brings more than 20 yearsof managerial and leadership experience.Before joining the GSSI team, he served asthe Head of Group Technical Services andVice President of Technical Services NorthAmerica for Schleuniger, Inc. He was a keycontributor to the creation of and startupof Schleuniger Mexico (a sales and servicecompany), the creator of Schleuniger University, and exceeded a 20 million globalservice revenue improvement goal from2014 to 2018.Lussier holds a Master’s degree inbusiness administration from Southern NewHampshire University, and a Bachelor’sdegree in electronic engineering from theUniversity of Massachusetts at Lowell.Liebherr USA, Co. Construction Division receivesAED Foundation partner awardLiebherr USA, Co.’s Construction Equipmentdivision is the 2020 recipient of the AssociatedEquipment Distributors Foundation PartnerAward. First presented in 2017, the awardrecognizes the distinguished service of amanufacturer or service provider that hasoffered significant contributions to the professional education goals of the AED Foundation.Foundation leaders said Liebherr’s strong support for the organization’s fundraising gala,which included donating a European vacationpackage to the live auction, allows the groupto grow and support the industry throughProfessional Demolition Americas Issue 1 Jan-March 2020 www.pdamericas.comefforts such as addressing the industry’s skillsgap and technician shortage. Established in1919, Associated Equipment Distributors isan international trade association based inSchaumburg, Ill. It represents more than 700equipment distributors, manufacturers, andindustry service firms across North America.AED members sell, service and rent equipment to markets that include heavy and lightconstruction, mining, agriculture, forestry,aggregates, and engines. Liebherr has beena member of AED since 1972.www.liebherr.com

Event CalendarConexpo-Con/Agg 2020March 10-14, 2020Las Vegas ConventionCenter, Las Vegas, USAwww.conexpoconagg.comIACDS Annual Meeting& Bebosa ShowMarch, 2020Willingen, Germanywww.bebosa.comwww.iacds.orgISRI 2020April 25-30, 2020Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, USAwww.isri2020.comCSDA 2020 Convention& Tech FairMarch 10-14, 2020Carlsbad, Ca, USAwww.csda.orgSamoter 2020May 16-20, 2020Verona, Italywww.samoter.itConcrete Show Brazil 20Aug 14-16, 2020São Paulo Expo, São Paul, Brazilwww.concreteshow.com.brDEMCON 2020September 20-21, 2020InfraCity, Bredden,Stockholm, Swedenwww.demcon.seMecalac Hires Industry Veteran Bigwood toGrow North and South American BusinessMecalac has hired Peter Bigwood as generalmanager to expand the company’s reach inNorth and South America. Mecalac, whichwas founded in France in 1974, manufactures a full line of excavators, loaders, backhoe loaders, site dumpers, and compactionrollers for urban jobsites.In his new role, Bigwood will buildbrand awareness for Mecalac by growingthe business, developing a strong dealernetwork, and expanding the Mecalac NorthAmerica team. In addition to focusing ondealer development, Bigwood will alsolaunch and grow the presence of Mecalacin the rental market.“While the North and South Americanmarkets are fairly unfamiliar with our brandand product benefits, adding Peter to theMecalac team is an aggressive move tochange that reality,” says Mecalac CEOAlexandre Marchetta.Bigwood brings more than 30 yearsof construction industry experience in salesand marketing to his new role. He previouslyserved as vice president of sales and marketing for remote-controlled demolition manufacturer Brokk Inc. There, he identified andlaunched new markets for the company’sdemolition machines, in addition to leadingthe growth of the sales network in the U.S.and Canada. Before that, Bigwood served aspresident of Atlas Copco Construction Toolsfor nearly 20 years.Mecalac specializes in compact construction equipment that delivers superiorperformance in speed, flexibility, fuelefficiency and versatility. Most Mecalacmachines are designed for multifunctionality, built to reduce the number of machinesneeded on the jobsite. With the right attachments, excavators become multipurposemachines — replacing the use of a skid steeror telehandler. Operators can easily transition from one task to the next by changingout an attachment — all without needingto leave the cab.On sites with tight footprints, Mecalac’sWorld of Concrete 2021January 19-22, 2021Las vegas Convention Center,Las Vegas, Nevadawww.worldofconcrete.comNDA AnnualConvention 2021March 4-7, 2021New Orleans, lenges of tomorrow and focus on thefuture together.Bauma China 2020Nov 24-26, 2020Shanghai, Chinawww.baumachina.comDemtech, India 2020Fall 2020Bangalore, Indiawww.demtech.inswing loader design eliminates the need tomove the machine, saving time. The loadercan stay in place while the bucket remainsoperational. Mecalac’s crawler and wheeledexcavators feature a signature two-partboom with an integrated offset arm system.The Mecalac boom makes it easy to digoutside the width of the machine, yet operate within a tight radius. Equipped withforks, it allows for unloading heavy materialbelow grade.Liebherr Celebrates 50thAnniversary in the USLiebherr is celebrating 50 years ofsuccess as a leading manufacturer inNorth America this year. With its 50thanniversary theme “United by Success,”the manufacturer remains focused on itscommitment to U.S. customers.Liebherr has been producing in theU.S. since 1970. The company is one ofthe leading North American suppliers ofconstruction machinery and other technically advanced, user-oriented productsand services. The manufacturer sells anddistributes products throughout its ownlocations and through an independentdistribution network.Liebherr has built its U.S. businesson a foundation of trust, innovationand engagement with customers. Fivedecades later, it’s growth, diversityand stability are evidence of how thecompany is united by success withcustomers as they work on the chal-Professional Demolition Americas Issue 1 Jan-March 2020 www.pdamericas.comCelebrating togetherThroughout 2020, Liebherr will focus on10 innovative product divisions across theU.S. in addition to its commitment to thesuccess of customers, business partnersand employees. The anniversary campaignwill engage with customers on web, socialmedia and industry events, including adedicated U.S. anniversary landing pageand video. Liebherr will also unveil specialanniversary exhibits and host VIP events tothank customers for their loyalty throughout the last five decades.To keep pace with its growth, a new 60 million state of the art expansion willbe completed in spring 2020 in NewportNews, which will be home to Liebherr USA,Co. The new site is adjacent to the company’s current facilities, where Liebherr hasoperated for its first 50 years. The newbuildings will add more than 251,000 ft2(23,319m2) to the existing 560,000-ft2(52,026m2). campus. Additionally, Liebherr has 13 other locations across the U.S.wwwliebherr.com

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WhereDemolitionProfessionalsBuildRelationshipsThe National DemolitionAssociation is yoursource for success in thedemolition industry. Industry Networking News and Regulatory Updates Safety Training Best Practices and StandardsJOIN ore Names Murray Plant as 2019Worldwide Distributor of the YearShearCore announced that Murray Plant,a Blue Group company, has been namedthe 2019 Fortress Worldwide Distributorof the year. Murray Plant purchased a record-breaking number of Fortress productsin 2019 – making it the #1 distributor ofFortress products worldwide. Bruce Bacon,President of Exodus/ShearCore, says that“there is no doubt that the skyrocketingsuccess for Fortress in the United Kingdomis in large part due to the professional teamat Murray Plant.”Kevin Boreen, CEO of Exodus Machines,echoed Bacon’s high regard of the workingrelationships with the Murray plant. “Wecould not have asked for a better partnerthan Murray Plant/Blue Group to introducethe Fortress family of products to the UK market,” he says. “We look forward to continuedsuccess for many, many years to come.”The breadth of the Murray Plant andBlue Group product offerings, the quality ofthe facilities, and their dedicated staff makesthem the perfect distribution partner.“Fergal, Bruce, Mick, and others atMurray Plant have been cornerstones ofstability,” Bacon says. “I believe that thenumber of ‘high-profile’ professional demolition contractors that own Fortress productsis a direct result of their reputation for fairplay and good service.”ShearCore prides itself on the relationships that have been built in the industry andis extremely grateful for the relationshipsit’s built with Murray Plant and Blue Groupthat has helped us to grow our marketshare in the U.K. Terry Sturgell, ShearCoreProfessional Demolition Americas Issue 1 Jan-March 2020 www.pdamericas.comRegional Sales Manager, has been a vitalteam member in cultivating the relationshipwith the Murray Plant and through his hardwork this alliance has only grown stronger.Bacon also recognizes that relationshipsare key to continued growth. “I appreciatethe superb relationship that these companieshave with Fortress and the markets, andI’d be remiss if I didn’t state how amazingthe personal acceptance of our team andproducts has been by many Demolition andRecycling companies in the U.K.,” he says. “Iconsider it an honor to know many of thesemen and women personally, and it is one ofmy best experiences in life to feel welcomedby them. I truly hold their trust and friendshipin high regard.”About Murray PlantOriginally started in 1972 by Bruce’slate father Bob, who was always on thelookout for something different led topurchasing a Rammer Breaker in 1985 – aRammer S82 – a Big Hammer at the time!Eventually becoming the Scottish RammerDealer. Murray Plant has only ever soldRammer making it one of the U.Ks mostconsistent Hammer Distributors and oneof the world’s longest serving Rammerdealers. Murray became sole UK importerin 1985. Other Products followed namelyAllu Screening Buckets, OilQuick quickcouplers, Xcentric Crushing Buckets,Pladdet Rotating Grabs, and more recentlyFortress Shears and Pulverizers.www.shearcore.com

VTN - PP - 122x190mm.qxp Layout 1 02/03/20 10:11 Pagina 1PLUS LINEA CONCEPTOF A NEWBOOSTER LINECome visit us atCONEXPO’20Silver Lots1&2 S5372V.T.N. EUROPE S.P.A.Via dell’Artigianato 41/4336026 Cagnano di Poiana Maggiore · VI · Italyvtn@vtngroup.comwww.vtneurope.comSMALL IS BOUNTIFUL FOR AVANT TECNO USAAvant Tecno’s compact-but-mighty articulatedloaders have already taken multiple industriesby storm, like property management, construction, and demolition, etc. With the latestrelease of its larger and more powerful 800series machines and its upcoming release of itselectric series, Avant continues to pioneer andpave the way in the company’s developmentof internationally acclaimed and innovativecompact loaders. Jukka Kytömäki, President ofAvant Tecno USA, oversees sales and distribution for Avant in the United States and recentlyprovided some insight into the company’smassively growing international operation.PDa: Tell us about Avant Tecno USA?Since 1991, Avant Tecno has manufacturedmore than 45,000 loaders at in Ylöjärvi, Finlandand is now producing 5,000 loaders a year. Themachines boast innovative design features thatfocus on efficiency, ease of use, safety, versatility, and ergonomics. With sales offices alreadyestablished in Finland, Germany, and the UnitedKingdom, Avant Tecno expanded operations tothe US in May 2012. Since the beginning, thefeedback from American customers was verypositive. Avant is offering a completely differentand distinctive solution for various customersegments including landscapers, hardscapers,arborists, property maintenance, construction,and demolition.PDa: What makes yourbusiness and company unique?Our machines feature more than 200 differentkinds of attachments and are multi-functionaland versatile in design. We tailor our loadersto the size, market, and weather conditions ofevery industry and export to every continent inthe world. The cornerstone of our business hasalways been to put research and development,quality and manufacturing at the forefront.Every machine is thoroughly tested and documented first in Finland, then again when itreaches our U.S. HQ outside of Chicago. There,our service team helps maintain and service themachines. We intentionally overstock parts toensure they are readily available to customers.In addition to delivering dependability andconsistency, integrating the sales and marketingfunctions into the R&D and customer serviceside of the business has been critical in keepingup with Avant’s unprecedented rate of customerdemand and innovation.PDa: Any new products soon?Absolutely! We’re thrilled to be introducing andshowcasing our new Avant 860i model to theNorth American market. With these larger compact articulating wheel loaders, the machinesreach speeds of about 18 miles per hour [29kph] and feature an increased lift capacity ofabout 4,188 pounds [1,900 kg]. It’s our mostpowerful loader series to date and yet its dimensions and articulated design make the machinesvery versatile and powerful. The introduction ofour 800 series gives us a chance to jump intoadditional vertical markets looking for bigger,stronger, faster machines. We’re also excited tointroduce our e-series to the U.S., which is setto launch by this summer. These machines arebattery powered and especially suited for indooruse where ventilation is limited or non-existentand there are strict noise restrictions. The e-series machines will be a game-changer for indoorjobsites. Lastly, we’re about to be releasing newattachments for asphalt patching. This has beendemonstrated and prototyped in Europe withvery promising results.PDa: What about Avant and safety?On construction sites, safety is the foremostconcern. Our designers take safety very seriously, and that’s why our loaders feature securerailings on the safety roof, various cab options,brilliant visibility from the cab, a sideways-fixedarticulated joint and low center of gravity. Weoffer a full 360 degree unrestricted view sooperators are in full control.PDa: How does Avant fit into theconstruction and demolition sector?The versatile, agile, and powerful compactAvant loaders utilize many attachments in avariety of configurations including concretemixers, soil screening buckets, vibrating plate,and brick paver installation clamp for construction projects; hydraulic breakers, cuttercrusher, and an asphalt grinder for demolitionjobs. Avant’s backhoes, trenchers, and augersare ideal tools for digging applications withinconstruction projects. But single tasks are not inAvant’s DNA. With Avant’s unique attachmentcoupler and hydraulic multi-connector, it takesjust seconds to release the hydraulic breakerattachment and hook up a heavy-duty bucketto carry the debris away. Being lighter thantypical skidsteers, the compact and light loaderis made for working inside buildings. Due to itssmall size, it can be lifted to higher floors, andthe hydraulics output allows you to make useof our wide range of attachments on the samebasic loader. Hydrostatic power transmission,telescopic boom and joystick control give youfull precision control for the best possible results.PDa: Avant’s dealer network?We have a wide and ever-growing footprint inthe American market with more than 150 dealerlocations across the United States. Globally, theconstruction segment is one of the fastest-growing segments for Avant and we are starting tosee the same trend here in the United States. Wewill be exhibiting at many shows in 2020 andare looking forward to further solidifying andreinforcing our growing presence in this sector.www.avanttecnousa.comwww.pdamericas.com Jan-March 2020 Issue 1 Professional Demolition Americas11

AWESOMENDA’s annual show isa true hit in the capitalof the Lone Star State.The National Demolition Association rolled out a true Texas-sized “Howdy!” to nearly 1,000 members, vendors, andguests at Demolition Austin, the 2020 edition of its annualExpo and conference. The good turnout for the event, heldjust two weeks before Conexpo-Con/Agg, reflected bothan outstanding lineup of activities and presentations, aswell as the overall good health of the demolition industry.A satisfied NDA Presiden

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