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CONSTRUCTION WORLD
JULY
2017
BACKHOE LOADERS
A new backhoe loader makes its debut
Manitou Group, a world leader in all-terrain material
handling, is taking part in the Intermat ASEAN trade show
for construction and infrastructure. For the inaugural
edition of Intermat in Southeast Asia, the group presents
its new backhoe loader model, following the recent
acquisition of the subsidiary Terex in India, and reaffirms
its intention to win new market shares in the region.
Intermat and the Manitou Group
For almost 30 years, Manitou Group has been participating in the
Intermat France trade show, exhibiting its models that are designed
to facilitate people lifting and material handling on construction
sites. The group's appeal at Intermat has grown with each edition,
and it has enjoyed ever-greater success. It is considered by
professionals to be one of the world's biggest trade shows for the
sector, so it makes sense for Manitou to support the first edition of
Intermat in Asia. The recent acquisition of Terex Equipment Private
Limited in India strengthens the group's presence even more at this
show, where new products will be introduced.
The TLB-844S in Thailand
The launch of the new TLB-844S backhoe loader aims to provide a
specific response to the region's current and future requirements.
Thailand is predicted to become the world's number one construc-
tion market in the coming years, with an estimated potential of
UDS35-billion. With its major infrastructure projects, the country
organising the trade show wants to expand its machine fleet,
incorporating more and more technology, with the aim of improving
site productivity. The TLB-844S enables these requirements to be
met, using a wide bucket on the front of the machine and a backhoe
on the back. This allows the operator to dig and load without
changing machines, resulting in lower energy consumption, and at
the same time increasing productivity.