Three Cat AP400 asphalt pavers for Heidelberg Materials
Company first in UK to invest in new wheeled pavers to help cut carbon emissions and enhance productivity
HEIDELBERG Materials are the first asphalt laying contractor in the UK to invest in the new Cat AP400 wheeled asphalt pavers, which will reduce carbon emissions and enhance productivity.
Delivery of the first of the company’s three new machines will be made to the central region this month, with the remaining two being rolled out in other regions later this summer.
The AP400 pavers, which are being supplied through Finning UK & Ireland, reduce fuel consumption by 10% compared with Heidelberg Materials’ existing machines, cutting carbon emissions and marking another step towards achieving the company’s 2030 sustainability commitments.
National asset manager Scott Szafranski said: ‘This investment was driven by the promised fuel efficiencies, but the pavers also have the potential to enhance productivity due to their manoeuvrability, agility, and wide paving range.
‘They can surface a 2.4m to 4.8m width and are less than 2.5m wide and 14 tonnes in weight to transport, making them suitable for both small and mid-sized sites.’
The pavers will be supported with a five-year warranty and customer value agreement with Finning, which will offer proactive maintenance and support, as well as access to Cat certified parts, thereby reducing downtime and providing peace of mind against unexpected bills.
