by Therese Dunphy | Editor-in-Chief | tdunphy@randallreilly.com
SPECIAL REPORT
18
AGGREGATES MANAGER / August 2016
D
espite chilly temperatures and steady torrents of
rain, Hillhead 2016 was a success with 18,655
visitors and sold-out exhibition space. Located
in Buxton, England, the biennial show saw a
more than 7-percent increase in attendance compared to
2014. The show is unique in that it features live equip-
ment demonstrations in a former Tarmac quarry. A total of
470 exhibitors, the largest number in the show's history,
showcased new products for the aggregates industry. Some
of the highlights are included here, but watch the RollOuts
section in upcoming issues for additional introductions.
Mobile equipment
Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe featured 12 machines,
including two world premiers — the HX430L excavator and
the HX480L excavator. The
new range of excavators
includes a state-of-the-
art Advanced Around
View Camera Sys-
tem, which provides
a 360-degree fi eld of
vision. The system also alerts
the operator when people or ob-
jects are detected within a 16.5-
feet radius of the machine.
Volvo Trucks showcased its
new fi ve-axle FMX Triden 10x6
truck equipped with twin front
steering axles and an air-sus-
Despite post-Brexit turmoil and less-than-ideal
weather, crowds fl ock to England's live quarry show.
Hillhead is a
