Heidelberg Materials is investing in three Cat AP400 wheeled asphalt pavers through Finning UK & Ireland, in a move to reduce fuel burn and carbon emissions by up to 20% compared to existing models in its mixed fleet.
Scott Szafranski, national asset manager at Heidelberg, said: “This investment marks a significant step towards achieving our 2030 sustainability commitments as the Cat AP400s are incredibly fuel-efficient machines, needing less fuel and demonstrating a lower fuel-burn rate than we see across our fleet currently. “Although this 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 2.4m to 4.8m screed and offer sub-2.5m transport width and sub-14 tonne weight, making them a highly versatile asset to both small and mid-sized sites.
The delivery of the machines is taking place over the summer, with each machine 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, commented: “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.
“Heidelberg Materials UK will benefit from the support of Cat-certified engineers, quick access to parts and condition monitoring through VisionLink telematics to preempt service needs, reducing the risk of costly downtime. With the combination of machine and service, we are confident that Heidelberg will be well placed to meet its sustainability targets and tackle the potential growth in the infrastructure sector proficiently for years to come.”
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