HEIDELBERG Materials UK has snapped up three Cat AP400 wheeled asphalt pavers through Finning UK & Ireland.
The models, which are said to reduce fuel burn and carbon emissions by up to 20% compared to existing machines in the firm’s mixed fleet, will be put to work across a variety of projects.
Heidelberg Materials UK is a supplier of heavy building materials including cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, and asphalt.
Scott Szafranski, national asset manager, said, “This investment marks a significant step towards achieving our 2030 sustainability commitments as the Cat AP400’s are incredibly fuel-efficient machines, needing less fuel and demonstrating a lower fuel-burn rate than we see across our fleet currently.
“Although this investment was driven by the fuel efficiencies promised by the Cat AP400s, we were also interested in the potential for enhancing productivity thanks to the manoeuvrability, agility and wide paving range of these machines. They surface a 2.4 metre to 4.8 metre screed and offer sub-2.5m transport width and sub 14T weight, making them a highly versatile asset to both small and mid-sized sites.”
The delivery of the machines will take place over the summer, with each one being sent to a different region to enhance the versatility and sustainability of infrastructure projects across the country.
Paul Walton, paving and compaction sales manager at Finning UK and Ireland, added, “This investment demonstrates why the Cat AP400 is popular in the UK market, reflecting the highly desirable fuel efficiency benefits of Cat products, backed by the Finning Fuel Promise. Features including exclusive advanced Eco-mode and Automatic Engine Speed Control reduce fuel consumption by up to 20% which in turn, reduces carbon emissions and enhances sustainability across the company.
“Our long relationship with Heidelberg Materials UK meant we were able to understand its needs and develop a tailored support package that will ensure the machines are always running at their full capacity. Heidelberg Materials UK will benefit from the support of Cat-certified engineers, quick access to parts and condition monitoring through VisionLink telematics to pre-empt service needs, reducing the risk of costly downtime.”
