In today’s show: Volvo is seeking first-mover advantage with a hydrogen-fuelled ADT; Italmek brings the demolition fire-power; we’re scraping by in Southern California; and there is mining on an epic scale from China. PLUS we take a double look ahead to the Hillhead 2022 exhibition that starts just one week from today. All that and…Read moreRead more
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The Break Fast Show #321
EXCLUSIVE – Epic voyage to Eskilstuna
Volvo Construction Equipment recently hosted an event to introduce its hugely updated product line to a select group of industry influencers. DemolitionNews’ Mark Anthony was fortunate enough to receive an invitation. So join Mark as he takes you behind the scenes at the Volvo Construction Equipment headquarters in Eskilstuna, Sweden.
The Break Fast Show #319
In today’s show: Stiff penalties for company bosses behind sledgehammer demolition that freed asbestos fibres; how to keep your fuel safe and secure as thefts spiral; how many Cats does it take to demolish a bridge? And we’re off to Hillhead once again, this time in the company of Bobcat. PLUS there is a WORLD…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #318
In today’s show: Olympus delivers the Thunder from Down Under; we’re going Dutch on a demolition time-lapse; there’s a two-headed look ahead to the fast-approaching Hillhead show; and there is a Liebherr for all seasons. PLUS our roving robot reporter Reg is back to tell us about a smart Doosan excavator. All that and more,…Read moreRead more
EXCLUSIVE – The future of demolition equipment
DemolitionNews’ Mark Anthony popped over to Sweden a few weeks ago to visit those fine folks at Volvo Construction Equipment. During his visit, he got to play with some stunning machines and got to see some truly remarkable new equipment. But, while he was blown away by the big excavators, the big dumptrucks and by…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #317
In today’s show: It is a crane? Is it a telehandler.? Or is it an access platform? At Manitou, it is all three. Dynapac charges ahead with UK’s first electric roller; we’re going big with a massive Caterpillar mining shovel; and we have little and large loaders. PLUS Tamtron offers a weighty reason why Hillhead…Read moreRead more
DSM blasts Eggborough DA bay
On 1 June 2022, DSM successfully demolished the former 5,000 ton DA Bay structure at the former Eggborough Power station plant. This phase of the demolition was the forth successful explosive demolition in the ongoing redevelopment of the site which is earmarked for mixed use regeneration in a Joint Venture by St Francis Group and…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #315
In today’s show: Hitachi celebrates 50 years at the forefront of the construction equipment business; the Eagle 3 has landed as Mantovanibenne unveils its latest generation of shears; those new Bobcats just keep on coming; and you can register now for Hillhead 2022. PLUS, to mark the Platinum Jubilee weekend, we’re off to one of…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #314
In today’s show: We’re headed Down Under to see a John Deere dozer doing its thing; we’re then hopping over to New Zealand for a spot of overnight bridge demolition; and if you are looking to extend the life of your equipment tyres, you may find the solution at Hillhead in just three weeks’ time….Read moreRead more
End of an era….
The exodus from the National Federation of Demolition Contractors continues with the shock announcement that former president and honorary life vice president David Darsey has resigned. In this exclusive video, we look back at some professional and personal highlights of one of the most influential figures to hold office in the NFDC. You can also…Read moreRead more
