In March the construction equipment industry will be heading to Verona in Italy for the 28th Samoter exhibition. ABE takes a look at the innovations that will be on display
Italy's northern city of Verona may be world-famous for its star-crossed lovers but this March the focus will be on the latest technology from the construction equipment market as the city hosts the 28th
Organisers expect over 100,000 visitors to attend the event between 2 and 6 March this year to see the newest innovations on display across more than 130,000m2 of exhibition space with the promise of a focus on sustainability.
Quarry operators will not only benefi t from a fi rst-look at the new machines on offer but there is also a conference programme planned for Friday 4 March to look at the challenges facing the quarrying industry. Innovation, safety and ecosustainability will be discussed during the seminars, which are supported by the
LOADING AND HAULING
The 821F is the fi rst of Case's new F series machines to be launched and will be followed by other wheeled loader sizes to replace the E series machines. The 821F boasts stronger, faster hydraulics, to deliver superior performance. The 25tonne CX250C and 37tonne CX370C excavators are the fi rst of the new C series models, which Case has said offer 10% fuel effi ciency improvements, as well as improved safety and on-site performance.
Hitachi has said that the large ZW models deliver enhanced performance and effi ciency, as well as increased productivity, higher levels of comfort and safety, and reduced running costs.
The company's new G-series wheeled loaders will also be launched at Samoter and Volvo claims these set new standards in fuel effi ciency with 15% improvement over the previous versions. The new loaders also boast a 20% increase in lifting force and a 10% improvement in breakout force, resulting in faster cycle times and increased productivity.
WEAR PARTS AND MAINTENANCE
ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Water management specialists Fraccaroli & Balzan will display its FB/1500-100 fi lterpress which features 100 1500 x 1500mm plates and a fully automatic system for washing the screens. The company has said that it will be conducting live demonstrations throughout the show.
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TECHNOLOGY