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Develon appeared with many dealers together for the first time at the Galabau show in Germany! Almost all of the dealers in Germany were present at the international trade fair Galabau 2024 from 11 to 14 September in Nürnberg, together with the team at the new Develon location in Mannheim, which itself looks after the Rhine-Neckar and Rhine-Main regions.

The appearance was jointly developed by Develon and the dealers, from the trade fair stand to the machines and attachments to be exhibited.

Develon showcased a range of compact machines for gardening and landscaping, including the 10.7 t DX100W-7 wheeled excavator with oil quick and several attachments, including a bucket separator and mulcher, as well as another machine with tiltrotator and a profile bucket and 3D system. This wheeled excavator is particularly suitable for use in municipal services, gardening and landscaping. For these jobs, the DX100W-7 offers the best compromise between compactness and manoeuvrability, complemented by excellent productivity and comfort. It is specially designed for working in confined spaces and the DX100W-7 can be offered with four-wheel steering and crab options with two-wheel steering as standard.

Develon presented its innovative and industry-leading machines and digital solutions for the first time at Intermat 2024 in the French capital Paris from April 24 to 26. Develon also invited trade partners from all over Europe to its more than 2,000 square meter stand. They were given the exclusive opportunity to take a close look at the entire Develon portfolio and talk shop in person with representatives of the Management Board.

Large and innovative portfolio impresses customers

The dealers were impressed by the presentation of the new Develon brand identity under the motto “Powered by Innovation”. Stephan Kohn, Sales Director at Ummenhofer Baumaschinen GmbH, enthused after visiting the largest French meeting of the construction industry in Paris: “That was a great experience!” Managing Director Daniel Ummenhofer also accompanied the delegation.

The leading provider of construction machinery and services from Pfullendorf took the opportunity to show three of its customers the benefits of Develon products directly at the trade fair stand. “Our customers got a good impression of how large and innovative the Develon portfolio is, and that the company continues to step on the gas and constantly drive its developments forward,” said Stephan Kohn, summarizing his impressions.

A look into the future of resource-saving machines

In addition to the current product highlights, Develon gave its stand guests a glimpse into the near future of emission-free and low-emission vehicles. The focus was clearly on new innovative machines and technologies that contribute to CO2 reduction and comprehensive sustainability. Visitors to the trade fair were impressed by the DL250-FCEV wheel loader, for example. This can be equipped with a hydrogen-powered fuel cell power pack via a versatile single platform design and is then equivalent to a fuel cell electric vehicle. Alternatively, the installation of a battery pack also enables the transition to a BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle).

The group from Ummenhofer Baumaschinen GmbH found the practical demonstrations in the demonstration area on the outside grounds particularly illustrative. The DL420CVT-7 wheel loader was particularly impressive here, with its CVT transmission enabling considerable fuel savings. The DL420CVT-7 also offers unique advantages in terms of operational safety. This is because it is equipped with the “transparent bucket” safety system, in which two cameras monitor the area in front of the bucket. The images are transmitted to a special screen in the driver’s cab and perfectly illuminate the blind spot in front of the bucket. New smart features such as object detection further increase operational safety.

Concept-X 2.0 in action for the first time

As with the innovative wheel loader model, the autonomously operating machines in the “Concept-X 2-0” series also combine the advantages of fuel-saving technologies and innovative safety developments. The DD100-CX autonomous bulldozer and the DX225-CX autonomous crawler excavator were on show in action for the first time. The latter Concept-X 2.0 excavator is particularly fuel-efficient thanks to 3D control and Full Electric Hydraulic (FEH) technology.

The Concept-X 2.0 technology, together with other smart solutions such as the transparent bucket or the state-of-the-art wireless fleet monitoring system Develon Fleet Management, underpins Develon’s technological leadership, said Stephan Kohn. He was particularly impressed by the many solutions for greater operational safety: “The safety aspect is a top priority for Develon. This is also very well received by our customers.”

“Flying dinner” – an extraordinary experience

Ummenhofer’s visit to Develon at Intermat 2024 was accompanied by a number of social and cultural events. First and foremost, the travel group from Baden-Württemberg found the “Flying Dinner”, to which Develon had invited in the evening, to be an extraordinary experience. This provided the opportunity to make new contacts and exchange ideas with Develon experts in a relaxed atmosphere.

The construction of Develon’s new German headquarters at Lembacher Strasse 30 in Mannheim is progressing according to plan. Earthworks on the approximately 10,650 square metre site began in the first week of March. The next steps will involve completing the necessary work, such as ground improvement and preparing for the start of building construction work. The property will be ready for occupation in the 4th quarter of 2024.

Innovative customer and training centre

With its new headquarters, Develon is setting the course for further growth in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. A modern Develon customer and training centre is being built on the site. In total, Develon plans to create more than 40 new jobs here in the region with its innovative, digital and sustainable machines, says Andreas M. Lohner, Managing Director of HD Hyundai Infracore Deutschland GmbH.

Customer support ensured with transitional location

The new construction project is being planned and realised by Adler Immobilien Investment, while the earthworks are being carried out by Grewe GmbH.

Develon is using an alternative location in Mannheim for the transitional period until the new site is completed. Operations have already started here in March 2023: “Both the target location in Lembacher Straße and our interim location at Seckenheimer Landstraße 210-220 in Mannheim are impressive due to their optimal location and quick accessibility. By opting for a fully equipped transitional location with a workshop that will go into operation in June 2023, a well-stocked spare parts warehouse, a rental park with the latest generation of machines and a wide range of new machines, we can already provide our customers and partners in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region with fast, pragmatic and reliable support,” explains Lohner.

Under the theme of ONWARDS 2024, Develon held the company’s first European Dealer Conference in Valencia in Spain in late February 2024. This was also the first European conference under the Develon name since rebranding from Doosan Construction Equipment last year. The company normally organises these meetings every two years and the last one was held in Barcelona in April 2022.

The 2024 event had an audience of 161 attendees, 116 of which were personnel from Develon European dealers from 23 countries. These were joined by several members of the HD Hyundai Infracore executive team from Korea, as well as managers from various areas of the company.

Keynote Speech Celebrates Successful 12 Months

Mr Seunghyun Oh, CEO of HD Hyundai Infracore, opened the meeting with a keynote speech about Develon‘s strong performance since rebranding in 2023. He spoke about the company’s achievements, new product and engine introductions and the continuing expansion of the company facilities and its dealer network in Europe. Alongside these developments, Develon continues to produce new innovative technologies designed to shape the future of the construction industry and how work is done.

Mr Oh also described the global market outlook and the strategic direction of the company. He confirmed record high global production levels in 2023 for Develon excavators and wheel loaders plus record high sales of mini-excavators in Europe.

Since the brand’s launch last year, Develon has expanded its product portfolio and invested in extensive dealership facility rebranding which has further strengthened the established sales network throughout Europe. The collaboration and hard work of dealers ensured the brand transition has been a smooth process without any major disruption to operations.

Collaboration and Dealer Awards

The Valencia conference provided a platform for invaluable insights, collaboration and opportunities to continue the collective success of both dealers and the manufacturer within a very competitive construction equipment industry. In recognition of their achievements in 2023, a number of performance awards for dealers across Europe were presented including:

Best Customer Care – Grausch y Grausch (Poland)

Best Pioneer – Somatec MTPI (France)

Top Sales Performer – Centrocar (Iberia)

Top Compact Performer – Kellands Plant Sales (UK)

Best Brand Ambassador – Real Machinery (Finland)

Special Achievement Award – Atlas Hamburg & Ebag (Germany)

Best Product Expert – Garnea (Czech Republic)

Best Aftermarket Enhancement – Anema Arum (Netherlands)

The conference was followed by a gala dinner with the third day involving a regatta sailing event on the Valencian coast with 13 yachts taking part, providing a very positive contribution for team-building and motivation among all of the participants.

Further Expansion for Develon in Europe

Since the rebranding to Develon was announced in January 2023, the company has continued to expand in the European market. Notable developments include the opening of a new European Training Centre at Nantes in the west of France and work commencing on a new company owned store in Germany, targeted for opening in the second half of 2024, offering direct sales, customer support and training and a parts warehouse. The expansion and relocation of Develon’s Parts Distribution Centre from Germany to Belgium has also been announced, again aiming for completion in the second half of 2024.

Continuing to Grow After More Than 80 Years

Under the ONWARDS theme, the European Dealer conference showed participants that Develon is building on the success of the new brand. Derived from the words, DEVELoping and ONwards, the Develon brand is fostering the achievements in Europe dating back more than 40 years and throughout the world for well over 80 years. Develon will continue to produce new innovative technologies that will further solidify its status as a global leader, providing equipment and solutions for the global construction industry.

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Develon actively participated in the 52nd VDBUM seminar, a prominent industry event organized by The Association of the Construction Industry, Environmental, and Mechanical Engineering (Der Verband der Baubranche, Umwelt- und Maschinentechnik e.V. (VDBUM e.V.)) — one of the leading professional communities in the German market.

During the event, Develon showcased the Transparent Bucket Innovation and secured second place at the Gala Awards in the Innovation category.

Marc Glesius, Develon’s sales manager, together with Christian Zitzow, Rental & Logistic Manager from the Develon dealer, Atlas Rostock, shared insights about Smart Transparent Bucket 2.0 during a technical session through a presentation and Q&A session, and also shared experience with different customers such as VEOLIA.

Develon proudly sponsored the K-RISING Dance Contest in Chemnitz, Germany, on 20th January. The event was filled with vibrant energy as dancers from various backgrounds showcased their talents. Beyond entertainment, the contest served as a platform for the local dance community to unite and showcase their exceptional skills, fostering a sense of camaraderie among participants and audience members.

Develon extends heartfelt gratitude to all who contributed to the event’s success and is proud to be a part of the commitment to supporting local communities.

The construction work for Develon’s new location in Mannheim is progressing well. The structural engineering work for the administration building on the approximately 10,650 square metre site at Lembacher Strasse 30 in the Friedrichsfeld district has already been completed and the shell of the facility has been finished. Over the next few weeks, the upcoming façade work and the interior fit-out will be completed. A webcam provides updated images of the construction site every hour on the hour.

“We see our goal of consistently expanding the business step by step, growing every day in the truest sense of the word and look forward to welcoming customers and dealers from the GSA region on site from next year. This also includes the training courses in German for bauma for example,” reports Andreas M. Lohner, Managing Director Develon Germany and Sales Manager for the DACH region and Eastern Europe, with a satisfied grin.

René Halter, a member of the management team at Develon in Mannheim, is also delighted with the progress of the construction work: “The shell of the office building has been completed and the structural work on the adjacent warehouse and workshop has also made great progress. This offers a really impressive view of the entire construction project.”

In addition to large workshop spaces and an office building, a modern customer and training center will also be set up. It will also house the rental fleet with the latest generation of machines and a wide range of new machines. A total of up to 40 new jobs are to be created. The new Develon site in the Friedrichfeld district of Mannheim is very conveniently located with direct access to the A656 highway (Mannheim-Heidelberg).

Andreas M. Lohner and René Halter expect the main construction work of the new German Develon headquarters to be completed by the end of this year. Until then, Develon will offer its customers all the services that will also be available at the new location at its interim location at Seckenheimer Landstraße 210-220, which opened in March 2023.

Develon Europe recently organized a trip to South Korea for its valued dealers and their customers. The dealers included Rühle, Eisenwagen Baumaschinen, Ummenhofer Baumaschinen and ATLAS Hannover Baumaschinen. The visit featured tours of HD Hyundai Infracore’s key production sites, offering a first-hand look at the complexity of construction equipment manufacturing, all while allowing participants to dive into Korean culture.

A major highlight was the visit to the Incheon factory, where the entire innovation process was unveiled. Guests witnessed the journey of each Develon product, from initial concept to final creation.

The second day was dedicated to cultural experiences. Visitors had the chance to explore Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village, a Korean village made up of hanoks, traditional Korean houses.

One of the days was selected for visiting the Korean Demilitarized Zone, offering a unique opportunity for an insight into the region’s historical and geopolitical context.

For the European guests, a special visit was arranged to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world’s largest shipbuilding company and a major player in heavy equipment manufacturing.

The entire trip culminated with a visit to Lotte World Tower and a delightful farewell dinner that Develon Europe shared in the company of Edward (Heejoon) Song, Head of Global Sales at HD Hyundai Infracore.

Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, made an impressive first appearance at the STEINEXPO 2023 Exhibition from 23-26 August 2023. STEINEXPO provides an ideal meeting place for the national and international raw materials and building materials industry and was held again in Europe’s largest basalt quarry, operated by Mitteldeutsche Hartstein-Industrie AG, in Homberg/Nieder-Ofleiden in the state of Hesse in Germany.

The show provides an impressive stage for leading manufacturers of machinery, suppliers of mineral processing technology and add-on equipment as well as service providers to present their machines and systems, industry innovations and service offerings.

The Develon stand display at STEINEXPO focused on the company’s crawler excavators, wheel loaders and articulated dump trucks (ADTs). The combination of these three machine types offers customers from the quarry, mine and construction sectors complete solutions for excavation, loading and transport work, as well as meeting the needs of many application types from general earthworks to the production of aggregates and building materials, all from a single source.

Demo Area the Highlight of the Develon Display

The Demonstration Area was definitely the highlight of the Develon STEINEXPO 2023 display, where the company showcased the perfect interaction of its DX800LC-7 80 tonne crawler excavator, DL550-7 wheel loader and, for the first time at the show, the new DA45-7 4×4 ADT.

The DX800LC-7 is the second largest crawler excavator in the current Develon range, alongside the new DX1000LC-7 100 tonne model. The operating weight of the DX800LC-7 is 79.5 tonne and it is powered by a Perkins 2506J six-cylinder engine with an output of 402 kW (547 HP). The DX800LC-7 has the highest hydraulic flow for this size of machine, providing best-in-class performance, with higher productivity, lower fuel consumption and smoother controls.

The DX800LC-7 worked in the Demo Area with the DL550-7 wheel loader, part of Develon’s award-winning ‘DL-7’ family of wheel loaders. In the DL550-7, the powerful hydraulic system allows it to work quickly and efficiently. The Scania DC13 283 kW (385 HP) engine in the DL550-7 delivers optimal power while meeting Stage V environmental regulations. The combination of these features gives this Develon wheel loader excellent balance, ensuring optimal bucket loading with every cycle of the loader’s 5.7 m³ bucket. The lifting arm with Z-kinematics provides excellent breakout forces and lifting capacities, especially for heavy materials.

The DA45-7 4×4 ADT is Develon’s first dump truck with 4×4 drive. The new 4×4 version of the DA45-7 ADT is intended to challenge rigid dump trucks in the 40-tonne class. With its 4×4 design, the new version of the DA45-7 is better at handling bad roads, smoother driving surfaces and steeper terrain than rigid dump trucks. The DA45-7 4×4 ADT also has a better turning radius than comparable rigid dump trucks.

In the Static Display

The static display on the Develon stand included the company’s DX490LC-7 crawler excavator, the DL420CVT-7 wheel loader and a DA30-7 ADT.

The DX490LC-7 crawler excavator is powered by a Stage V-compliant Scania DC13 diesel engine, which provides 257 kW (349.5 HP) of power. The increased power of the DC13 engine is combined with a Virtual Bleed Off (VBO) hydraulic system (D-Ecopower+) and the new generation Smart Power Control Technology (SPC3), to optimise productivity and fuel consumption, depending on the mode selected.

The DL420CVT-7 has a SCANIA DC9 engine with an output of 240 kW (327 HP) at 1800 rpm, that complies with Stage V emissions standards. High-pressure fuel injection and precise timing ensure highly efficient fuel combustion and a perfect engine power stroke. The DA30-7 ADT has a maximum dump capacity of 16.8 tonne (without tailgate) with a maximum payload of 28 metric tonne.

Convincing performance: André Voß Erdbau und Transport GmbH purchases five Develon wheel loaders with CVT transmission

André Voß Erdbau und Transport GmbH offers its customers a wide range of services in the fields of transport, logistics, disposal and delivery of road construction materials under the motto “We move your ideas”. In the recent past, two Develon wheel loaders with CVT transmission and the outstanding service of the dealer ATLAS Rostock had already made an impression on the company. The experience was so positive that the company has now purchased five DL420-7CVT wheel loaders from Develon. The DL420-7CVT uses a CVT (continuously variable transmission), which significantly increases fuel efficiency compared to a machine with a torque converter.

Reliable and efficient

For three years, two wheel loaders of the previous model had already been working in the company for about 2,300 operating hours each per year. Martin Schmidt, Managing Director of André Voß Erdbau & Transport GmbH, is highly satisfied: “The Develon machines work absolutely reliably and with very good fuel efficiency.” For example, the average fuel consumption is just 13.4 l/h. “In addition, we have had an absolutely reliable partner in our dealer ATLAS Rostock for many years, on whom we can rely at all times.”

One of the main reasons for the machines’ excellent fuel efficiency is their CVT transmission. Dirk Mysch, Sales Manager at Develon, explains: “This transmission combines the advantages of a mechanical and hydrostatic transmission and eliminates the disadvantages of both systems. The variable transmission changes continuously from hydrostatic to mechanical drive as the speed increases and depending on the requirements of the application. The advantages of the system include, in particular, the excellent traction offered by a hydrostatic transmission and the ability to drive over longer distances with a purely mechanical one. The fuel savings of up to 30 per cent are due to the lower engine speed required to achieve maximum speed or traction compared to conventional transmissions.”iverse range of applications

At the handover of the five new wheel loaders, the atmosphere was relaxed and positive. Representatives of André Voss Erdbau & Transport GmbH, ATLAS Rostock and Develon were present. Martin Schmidt: “It is not an everyday occurrence for us to buy five wheel loaders at once. A very special day – also for us.” The company André Voss Erdbau & Transport GmbH has a broad spectrum of activities, ranging from specialist waste disposal company, Europe-wide heavy transports, logistics services to trading in bulk goods. The company has its own terrestrial deposits for the extraction of sands and gravels as well as quay facilities in Stralsund and Wolgast for the delivery of other marine building materials from the Baltic Sea and imports.

Accordingly, the areas of application of the new wheel loaders will also be diverse. Their main tasks: loading trucks, mixing bulk materials, coating crushing plants and direct mining in sand pits.

Trusting partnership

André Voss Erdbau & Transport GmbH and the ATLAS Rostock dealer have enjoyed a trusting partnership for 15 years. Says Schmidt: “A good dealer relationship is almost as important as good machines. With ATLAS Rostock, both are right.” The good cooperation is also a result of the deep mutual understanding. And if there should ever be a machine breakdown – which has never been the case with Develon wheel loaders so far – ATLAS Rostock provides a replacement machine immediately so that work can continue quickly.

ATLAS Rostock

ATLAS Rostock GmbH was founded in 1999 by Ulf Hähnlein. The company currently employs 25 people and 3 trainees at the Rostock, Reddelich and Stralsund locations. Ulf Hähnlein, Managing Director ATLAS Rostock: “We provide our customers with a wide range of new and used machines and equipment for sale or rent. In addition, we modify construction machinery according to our customers’ project requirements.” The dealer’s range of services includes, in particular, professional advice, first-class service, 24/7 on-call service and a repair and spare parts service.