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EQUIPMENT Italy-based Bravi Platforms has exceeded its expected revenues
BRAVI EXCEEDS HALF-YEAR GROWTH FORECAST

for the first half 2022, with orders for the period slightly higher that
it predicted - up 60% on its 2021 figures. While in real terms this
actually equates to a 20% increase in turnover on the previous year
- due to the widespread supply chain disruption and the delays
it has caused to component deliveries - the figures do keep the
low-level access equipment manufacturer on track to achieving its
forecasted 50% rise in sales. Much of the rise in orders for the first half
of this year was attributed to the success of two of the company’s
vertical mast models. Bravi’s 2.9m Leonardo HD achieved a 57%
increase in year-on-year sales and its Spin-Go model, which has
a maximum working height of 2.1m, “unexpectedly” saw a 100%
rise in sales. Focusing on strengthening its team and automation,
Bravi recently increased production of both the Leonard HD and
its Sprint vertical mast models, raising them from 15 to 25 and 10
to 15 units a day respectively. Now, with solid growth forecast for
the full year, Bravi is now expected to announce further investment
plans for 2023 over the coming months.

DOKA ACQUIRES MAJORITY STAKE IN AT-PAC Doka as a single source for formwork and scaffolding for the global
Doka, a formwork, solutions and services provider for the construction construction community, as well as for industrial customers.
sector, has taken a majoirty stake in U.S.-based scaffolding business AT-PAC has 25 years of experience manufacturing high-quality
AT-PAC. The deal comes two years after Doka and AT-PAC formed scaffolding and is a major player in various sectors. With AT-PAC,
an initial partnership in 2020 to deliver construction site solutions Doka will be able to focus on the industrial sector worldwide, as
globally while expanding its footprint. The majority stake positions well as supporting our current customers according to the one-
stop-shop principle.
With a single request, clients now have access to a comprehensive
formwork and scaffolding portfolio, consistent customer support,
and expanded access to Doka services across the globe. The
ability to source comprehensive construction solutions from a single
supplier serves to increase operational efficiencies and reduce
project material lead times. The customized solutions support
streamlined operations and simplify administrative processes.
Doka said the agreement will allow the company to address an
entirely new customer segment in the industrial sector via AT-PAC,
which the company is renowned for.

HITACHI LAUNCHES ZERO EMISSION EXCAVATOR that it intends to expand its battery-powered products line-up in
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) has launched a 5-tonne Europe in the future.
zero emission mini excavator, the company’s first for the European
market. Described as providing reduced noise levels, enhanced
efficiency, fewer maintenance requirements and less downtime
than conventional models, the ZX55U-6EB allows customers to
operate it using battery power (via 39kWh lithium-ion batteries) or
via a wired connection to a CEE 400VAC 3-phase power source,
which enables the machine to work while charging.
To improve safety during wired operation, a camera to the rear of
the excavator monitors the secure connection of the cable.
According to the company, the ZX55U-6EB has an operating weight
of 5.3 tonnes and is able to manoeuvre in confined spaces - thanks
to the incorporation of the short tail swing design of its diesel
ZX55U-6 sister model. Hitachi added that customers will be able to
use the excavator in areas where the environment is a priority, such
as urban construction sites, residential building and waste material
handling projects. Hitachi said the launch of the excavator further
underlines its commitment to delivering sustainable solutions and

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