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Heidelberg Materials Integrates Loadrite L5000: A First in the UK

22/5/2025

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Heidelberg Materials has become the first company in the UK to equip a Caterpillar 980H wheel loader with the advanced Loadrite L5000 loader scale system. This significant upgrade enhances the loader's productivity, accuracy, and operational efficiency, setting a new benchmark in the UK's construction and aggregates sector.

The integration of the Loadrite L5000 system into Heidelberg Materials' fleet underscores the company's commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to optimize operations. As part of their fleet management strategy, the company has been actively exploring innovative solutions to improve efficiency and sustainability. The L5000's advanced features align with these objectives, offering precise weighing capabilities and real-time data analytics.

The installation of the L5000 system on the Caterpillar 980H was carried out by us at Halomec Ltd, the authorised distributor for Loadrite in the UK. We, at Halomec, specialise in specifying, installing, servicing, and providing spare parts for Loadrite systems across the country. Our expertise ensured a seamless integration of the system, allowing Heidelberg Materials to quickly realise the benefits of the new technology.

With the Loadrite L5000 system in place, Heidelberg Materials' can now achieve more accurate load measurements, leading to optimised material handling and reduced operational costs. The real-time data analytics provided by the system enable better decision-making and improved resource management. Additionally, the eTicketing feature streamlines administrative processes, enhancing overall operational efficiency.

This initiative is part of Heidelberg Materials' broader strategy to incorporate innovative technologies into their operations. The company's efforts to integrate advanced equipment and systems demonstrate their dedication to maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and sustainability in the construction and aggregates industry.

By becoming the first UK company to install the Loadrite L5000 on a Caterpillar 980H, Heidelberg Materials sets a precedent for others in the industry to follow, showcasing the benefits of embracing technological advancements to drive operational excellence.

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Blackwood Plant Hire Ltd become the first UK business to sign up to the Hiboo Platform

19/5/2025

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Blackwood Plant Hire Limited takes its fleet digital with Hiboo and UK dealer Halomec Ltd.

Journalist, Peter Haddock caught up with MD Paul McCormack at Bauma to find out how they are now using the Hiboo platform to monitor its entire fleet of over 500 units, and just a few months in, it has transformed the business.

Paul: “We’ve now got one login for every single machine in our fleet. It saves so much time for our service team, loader drivers, transport manager, hire desk and the whole team, including me. Gone are the days of juggling 10 different platforms. Now, the team can access real-time data showing the GPS location of equipment, fuel burn, fault codes, idle time, and utilisation, all in one place. Our service engineers can now map out where they need to go, planning their day in the right order. That saves fuel, time, and wasted journeys.”

For Paul, this solution isn’t just about efficiency. It’s about trust, as his team now shares live access with customers, showing both their own and hired in assets working on the same site as they can load up both.

Paul: “It’s definitely brought us closer together with our customers. If we can see a machine sitting and doing nothing for three days, we can ask our customers if they still need it. We’re not just trying to keep them hiring from us, we’re trying to help them run their projects more efficiently. The biggest things for us are machine security, limiting wasted time, and giving customers an open view of what our fleet’s doing for them. And if we can get that right, it means we can deliver a faster service, have smarter fleet deployment, and better customer outcomes, all from one platform.”

It’s great to see how digitalisation is working on the ground and how it is supporting the Blackwood Plant Hire team. And we are looking forward to seeing just what the impact is for the industry in the future. 
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Halomec signs long-term partnership agreement with Hiboo Total Fleet Telematics

14/3/2025

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Halomec is expanding its range of services by integrating Hiboo’s fleet management platform into its product and service portfolio. This enables users, notably those renting out equipment, to gather data from equipment on to a single web-based dashboard, whatever the manufacturer or type. By adapting itself to the specific needs of the British market, mainly driven by plant hire, Hiboo is helping to optimise the productivity and energy efficiency of offhighway fleets, and therefore enabling both rental and their client to make more agile and efficient use of equipment.

Thanks to Hiboo, plant operators can access key indicators of utilization and efficiency, such as idling, fuel consumption, fault conditions and real CO2 emissions, where reductions as high as 20% have been demonstrated. Halomec has considerable expertise in the field of heavy industry, mobile plant and harsh environments, which positions the company uniquely to deploy Hiboo solutions.
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This strategic partnership with Halomec also means that the Hiboo platform will be optimised to meet the distinct needs of the UK and Irish markets. Although plateaued at present, the off-highway sector in the United Kingdom and Ireland is forecast for accelerated growth, which will be driven by the urgent need for investment in transport infrastructures, energy and housing projects.
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A Smart Move for Quarrying and Construction

2/9/2020

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Halomec Ltd has been chosen to be the authorised distributor for Loadrite Smart Haul in the UK.
 
The Gloucestershire-based company, dedicated to helping business managers to improve the productivity of their mobile plant and equipment, has enjoyed an excellent working relationship with Loadrite for some time, as UK resellers of their Loadrite system. With their understanding of heavy industry, mobile equipment and harsh environments, Halomec was the natural choice for Smart Haul, the automated load and haul tracking system which can improve load and haul, reduce cycle times and boost tons per hour. 
 
The Smart Haul system is almost completely automated and requires very little interaction from excavator operators. It can be fitted to any make or model of excavator, haul truck or ADT. The information it provides will help you detect delays, under-usage and bottlenecks. By combining payload data from the excavator scale with haul fleet monitoring and cloud reporting, it will also help to identify opportunities for additional productivity.

With specialist industry knowledge and an in-depth understanding of customers' needs, Halomec strives to provide and implement effective solutions for your business. Halomec’s team of regional engineers take time to understand your particular operation, getting to know your staff and how they operate, to deliver what you need for your business. They are trained to configure, install and service systems, precisely and safely. 
 
As Tim Bannister, Product Manager at Loadrite, says: "Tracking progress in real-time, including material movement from dig to dump, enables hour-to-hour and day-to-day gains."
 
If your aggregate, quarrying, mining or construction business could be helped by moving material with greater speed and efficiency, get in touch with Halomec for a demonstration of the Smart Haul system to see what it can do for you on 01453 766444 or at [email protected]. See more at https://www.halomec.com.
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Loadrite e-ticket provides alternative to a fixed weighbridge

9/7/2017

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The Loadrite L2180 wheel loader scale now provides bulk materials suppliers with a genuine alternative to fixed weighbridges.

The L2180 has been approved in the UK for a number of years as a leagal for trade scale, but now with the advent of e-ticketing, provides a practical alternative to a fixed weighbridge.

The obvious applications are in the aggregates supply sector, where managers are seeking to eliminate the costs of fixed weighbridges and reduce turnaround times for customers.


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So How Does It Work?

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The e~ticket is a cloud based ticketing system based on Loadrite's InsightHQ reporting platform.

Core information including customer details, vehicle registrations, material types (and up to 5 other data types) can be programmed into Insight HQ, via an internet connected PC. This data gets automatically populated to the wheel loader scale for the operator to select from.

Lorries are loaded with the relevant data selected and upon completion an electronic ticket is created on the system. This ticket can then be automatically emailed to any number of recipients based on the selected data fields.

Not only does the administrative operations of both customer and supplier have instant information on loading but construction site managers can have real-time information of impending deliveries to help better manage their operations.

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Loadrite Launches L3180 SmartScale for Wheel Loaders - UK Launch at Plantworx 2017

31/5/2017

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Plantworx 2017 will see the UK unveiling of the Loadrite L3180 SmartScale wheel loader scale.  

This next generation scale is designed to not only provide consistently high loading accuracy, across a wide variety of operational conditions, but also focuses on measuring operator and machine productivity and performance.  

For managers looking to take productivity to the next level, with total visibility of efficiency in real-time, via Loadrite Insight Reporting, the L3180 could provide part of the solution. 

See the L3180 on the Halomec Stand J51 @ Plantworx 2017
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Halomec Ltd gains Avetta Accreditation

28/11/2016

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Halomec Ltd is pleased to announce full supplier accreditation with the Avetta (formerly PICS) Consortium.

Avetta is the world's leading provider of supply chain risk management solutions, providing customised supplier auditing to many global corporations including Heidelberg Cement (Hanson), Cemex, Lafarge Holcim and CRH Tarmac.

Accreditation underlines Halomec's commitment to providing consistently high levels of service and to the continuous monitoring and improvement of processes that underline the business. Julian Athawes, Halomec MD commented; "As a rapidly growing SME, with an appetite to work with global companies operating in demanding industries, Avetta offers us the recognition and the framework to provide safe, efficient and repeatable levels of service.  The process of accreditation has driven us to really scrutinise how we function at many levels of the business. Rather that viewing this as a constraint, we have used the process as motivation to improve our approach though out the company.  I see this as the beginning of the journey and look forward to refining and improving our processes, so that we can further improve the delivery of services to our clients"  
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Hyster select Loadrite L2180 Scale for Reach Stackers

23/11/2016

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Hyster OEM Program for LOADRITE L2180 Reach Stacker Scales

Hyster now recommend to their dealer channel that the LOADRITE L2180 is the solution to address the need to provide verified weights for every container, allowing their customers to remain SOLAS compliant. This recommendation covers Hyster’s install base of reach stacker and top pick machines globally. 
 
Loadrite will offer L2180 system kits for reach stacker and top pick machines enabling Hyster dealers to order a factory recommended weighing system directly from their local Loadrite dealer, to meet the dynamic weighing needs of their customer base in container handling applications.
 
Resources:
 
·         SOLAS Compliance brochure
·         Trimble Reach Stacker brochure - low res
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SKF's new 20-Volt Lithium Ion Powerluber sets new standard for Cordless Grease Guns

12/6/2016

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​SKF Lincoln has introduced its new 20-Volt, Lithium-Ion PowerLuber developed for maintenance professionals. The most advanced grease gun in its class, the 20-Volt PowerLuber features an LCD display that indicates grease dispensed, cartridge level, charge level and more.

Its 18-volt, high-amperage, lithium-ion battery provides superior run time, and its two-speed design delivers outstanding flow and pressure up to 10,000psi

For more information and to buy on-line visit: 
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http://www.halomec.com/store/c27/20_Volt_Lithium_Ion_Powerlubers_.html
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Certified Weighing for Reach Stackers

9/6/2016

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Loadrite launch a certified weighing system for reach stackers, complying with EU legislation arriving 01/07/2016

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