Con Mech Engineers, manufacturers of ground-engaging tools, including cutting edges, end bits, grader blades, overlay end bits and recycling wear parts, will be showcasing their complete in-house design and production capabilities and heat-treatment expertise. The company’s strong investment in machining facilities and modern furnaces, which comply with the American Petroleum Institute’s API 6A standard, means it can continue to better serve customers and meet increasing demand for the heat treatment of larger tools, wear parts and components. 

At Hillhead Digital, Cummins will be showcasing the latest engine solutions for quarrying and construction machinery. Taking centre stage in the Cummins virtual booth will be the company’s Performance Series engines which are available in displacements from 3.8–15 litres, with ratings from 75hp to 675hp (55–503kW). Easy to install and cost-effective to run, the engine products are said to deliver high power density in simpler and lighter configurations, allowing manufacturers to increase machine capability or potentially save costs by engine downsizing. Machine operators also benefit from improved reliability, optimum fuel efficiency and service intervals up to 1,000h. To help reduce operational costs, the Performance Series engines can be supplied with a cooling unit, exhaust after-treatment system, air cleaner and/or mounting feet in a ready-made package. Cummins Performance Series engine products on show will include the B6.7 and L9 engines, which have optional single and dual rear-engine power take-offs, providing up to 560Nm of additional pumping capability.   

More exhibits have been confirmed by Doosan and to be unveiled for the first time at a virtual trade show will be the all-new 50-tonne DX530LC-7 crawler excavator. The heavy-duty machine has been developed with the strength and productivity required for demanding applications such as quarrying, demolition and construction projects. The DX530LC-7 is powered by a Stage V-compliant Scania DC13 diesel engine (394hp) with super-efficient DOC/DPF+SCR after-treatment technology, which further reduces emissions. Completing the virtual Doosan machinery display will be the new Stage V-compliant DA30-7 and DA45-7 articulated dumptrucks. Both ADT models have been upgraded with a range of improved features, including: a brand-new operator’s cab; new self-levelling front suspension; and repositioning of the diesel and AdBlue tanks for enhanced comfort, safety and serviceability.

Doppelmayr Transport Technology GmbH will be showcasing a selection of innovative material transport systems from their extensive product portfolio that continues to set new standards in safety, comfort and efficiency in ropeway engineering. Taking centre stage in the company’s virtual booth will be the innovative RopeCon conveyor system, which has been specially developed for handling and transporting all kinds of materials. With a capacity of up to 25,000 tonnes/h and a rope span length of approximately 1km, the continuous conveying line has been installed successfully around the world, overcoming obstacles such as rivers, buildings, deep valleys and roads.

Hillhead Digital will see DXB Pump & Power exhibiting Stage V-compliant pumpsets for the quarrying, mining and recycling industries. The company is said to be the only UK pump manufacturer to design and build Stage V diesel and electric pumpsets (from 2–18in) for dewatering, slurry and process applications. DXB pumps are renowned for featuring a premium control panel, including a telemetry unit that gives remote users the ability to monitor fuel consumption and engine service data, and review full engine diagnostics, ensuring minimal downtime.

Eaton will be introducing their X10 industrial sounders and sounder beacons for the quarrying and aggregates sector. With IP69K and IP66 ratings, the X10 range provides one of the highest-rated products against dust ingress and can withstand a washdown with a jet wash of up to 5 bar. The industrial sounders and beacons – which can be part of a new installation or directly retrofitted to an existing system – have been designed to operate in harsh environments, protecting people and property in temperatures from –40°C to 70°C.

Infrastructure services firm FM Conway will be highlighting their unique approach to business along with their materials portfolio. With a proven record of self-delivery and sustainability, the company’s growing portfolio of assets includes asphalt plants, wharves, a bitumen terminal, a polymer-modified bitumen (PMB) plant, recycling facilities and a UKAS-accredited laboratory for the testing of aggregates, asphalt, concrete and bituminous materials. From design and manufacture through to ongoing maintenance and security of supply, FM Conway’s innovative products and service offerings continue to help customers deliver construction and highways projects more efficiently, sustainably and
cost-effectively.

Emission standards for diesel engines used in non-road vehicles and equipment have become ever more stringent. And at Hillhead Digital, Hatz GB will be highlighting their latest range of industrial engines compliant with EU Stage V emission regulations, as well as leading product innovations such as the company’s award-winning E1 technology – the world’s first electronic control unit for single-cylinder engines. Other key technological innovations on show will include: the flywheel-integrated permanent magnet generator (fiPMG); and the engine manufacturer’s three-cylinder 3H50T unit, which picked up an award in the ‘Engine of the Year under 175hp’ category at the Diesel Progress Summit Awards 2020.

Northern Ireland has one of the world’s most successful clusters of companies developing innovative materials processing/handling solutions that are exported globally to three key industry sectors – construction and mining, recycling, and bulk materials handling. Invest Northern Ireland will be showcasing 60 years of the region’s advanced manufacturing and engineering excellence, and among the specialist companies, OEMs and brands being represented in Invest NI’s virtual booth will be Powerscreen and Terex Finlay, two of the world’s leading manufacturers of crushing and screening equipment that have revolutionized the way quarry operators process and handle aggregates. Other local companies making their mark in the international aggregate processing and industrial markets include: CDE Global; EDGE Innovate; Portafill; Kiverco; NC Engineering; and Hill Engineering.

Attachments specialists Miller UK will be exhibiting their full range of buckets, quick-couplers, hydraulic breakers and other machinery attachments for the global earthmoving industry. Among the products on display will be the company’s GT Series range of quick-couplers, PowerLatch tilt-couplers and its award-winning bucket attachments. As well as presenting their newest product developments, Miller UK will also be showcasing their applications engineering expertise, with a bespoke custom-build service offering specialized and ‘one-off’ products, tailored to individual customer requirements. 

Nylacast, manufacturers and suppliers of performance-enhancing polymer components to OEMs, will be highlighting a range of impact-resistant cast-nylon materials with low friction, self-lubrication and lightweight properties. Typical applications include: wear pads; sheaves; pulleys; rollers; bushings, pipe clamps; and chain guides. For some time, Nylacast have been focusing more than ever on providing their customers with greater levels of support and at Hillhead Digital, the company will be showcasing its CNC machining capabilities and quality processes, as well as a tailored approach to manufacturing components to suit the individual application. 

In an industry focused on reducing the impact on the environment and improving air quality, Pioneer Pump will be showcasing their latest EVO range of pumps, all powered by the latest Stage V emission-compliant diesel engines. More than 40 pump models will be available, ranging in pump sizes from 3in (80mm) to 30in (760mm), with flows up to 10,000m3/h and heads up to 260m. Paul Skippins, commercial director of Pioneer Pump, commented: ‘Our pumpsets have evolved over the past 20 years with changing technology and application-driven demands. With the introduction of Stage V emissions legislation, our wide range of EVO pumpsets continues this evolution: offering market-leading pumping performance, serviceability, increased fuel economy, decreased noise and significantly reduced emissions.’

At Hillhead Digital, ROCO will be going electric with the launch of their eagerly awaited Ryder 1000 and Rex 850 jaw crushers, which boast a host of additional standard features and lower-operating costs. The design of the new electrically driven crushers was heavily influenced by ROCO’s extensive quarrying knowledge and years of crushing experience. Targeting the contract crushing market, the machines are well suited to C&D waste applications, as well as aggregate, recycling and concrete crushing operations. Low transport weight, permit-free movement and a plug-in option to the local electricity grid mean the ROCO mobile jaw crushers can get to site easily and deliver a low-cost, environmentally friendly operation. 

Tamtron have announced that they will be giving online attendees an opportunity to see their wide range of advanced, accurate and innovative weighing solutions for the construction, mining and waste-recycling sectors. The company will be presenting its cutting-edge, easy-to-use on-board scales and discussing the importance of implementing a vehicle weighing information management system for easy reporting and how it can optimize site efficiency by tracking schedules and amounts of loaded materials. Tamtron will also demonstrate how cloud-based truck scale software and cloud services can seamlessly integrate weighing data and weighing management with standard ERP, billing and inventory management programs, helping fleet managers and operators to boost their productivity, efficiency and safety.

Topcon Positioning will be showcasing the latest advances in precision technology and geospatial mapping for the construction and civil engineering industries. A host of integrated software, hardware systems and cutting-edge equipment solutions will be exhibited, alongside the company’s tailored support across a number of specialisms, including surveying, machine operation, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and training/education. Topcon Positioning will also demonstrate how real-time, remote monitoring equipment and technologies are transforming road construction in the Nordøyvegen project – one of the biggest undertakings of civil engineering in Norway’s history – connecting five islands off the coast of the country. 

Volvo Trucks will be showcasing the latest truck innovations for the construction and mining sectors. On virtual display will be the all-new Volvo FMX, the company’s most robust construction truck, and the brand-new FX model which combines driver comfort with agility, convenience and exceptional visibility. Another premium product anchoring the Volvo Trucks online booth will be the new-generation FH16 truck, which provides drivers with new safety features, a driver-centric working environment and the latest technologies to help them increase productivity.

Yanmar will be showing a selection of models from their compact equipment portfolio, including the next-generation
C50R-5A tracked carrier and Stage V-compliant SV100-2PB midi-excavator. The machines will feature alongside the company’s wheel loader range which comprises four variants – the V80, V70S, V100 and V120. Powered by a low-emission turbocharged diesel engine, the compact loaders can travel at up to 36km/h with payloads ranging from 3,770–5,000kg and bucket capacities from 0.7–1.8m3.