Pre-show reporting Intermat 2015 from HIDROMEK

Hidromek is exhibiting its range of backhoe loaders, excavators and motor graders in Intermat 2015, one of world’s largest construction equipment exhibition held at Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre between 20-25 April 2015.

During the show, Hidromek will announce its new product “Wheel Loader” and new Alpha Series HMK 102 B backhoe loaders. Hidromek also will introduce its motor grader range, MG 330 and MG 460. Hidromek, as well as its new products, is exhibiting its HMK 62 SS mini backhoe loader, Supra Series HMK 102 B backhoe loader, Gen series HMK 140 W with 2 piece boom wheeled excavator, Gen Series HMK 140 LC with dozer blade, HMK 220 NLC, HMK 300 NLC, HMK 370 NLC HD and newly added HMK 490 LC HD crawler excavators.

HIDROMEK is the Turkish leading construction equipment manufacturer for backhoe loaders and hydraulic excavators. In 2013 HIDROMEK acquired the motor grader business of Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), the deal included the production facilities in Thailand as well as its product know-how, technology and aftersales services capabilities. This new investment added to Hidromek's product portfolio and further increasing the company's global competitiveness. Currently HIDROMEK continues its production operation out of five locations (three in Ankara, one in İzmir, one in Thailand).

In addition to growing its sales and the dealer network, HIDROMEK has continued to invest in new premises and production facilities. It has announced an investment into new premises and production facilities, this will be dedicated to the production of the full HMK EXCAVATOR range doubling the current capacity. The new plant will cover an area of 1 million m², the construction has started and is due to be operational in 2015, clearly sending a strong message to the market regarding HIDROMEK’s future intentions.

HIDROMEK intends to increase its world ranking from the current 46th position in the ‘Top 50 World Construction Equipment Manufacturers’ list compiled by KHL publishing Group. HIDROMEK is the first and only Turkish company that appears in this prestigious list.

Today, HIDROMEK exports its backhoe loaders and excavators to more than 50 countries in 5 continents. HIDROMEK serves over 100 dealers all around the world and manages its European operations from its own sales and aftersales service center in Barcelona, Spain. It has also started its own sales, service & parts operations in Russia supporting the Ukrainian, Belarus and Polish markets.

HIDROMEK produces two types of Backhoe Loaders. The HMK 102B is a rigid chassis machine with 4x4 drive, with a turbo diesel engine and a fully automatic power-shift transmission. The HMK 102S is a 4x4x4 machine with the same engine and transmission, it also provides 4-wheel steering. Both machines can be equipped with various attachments such as hydraulic breakers, clamshell buckets, grading blades, augers, etc. thus making them real multi-purpose machines for different needs. Hidromek will present The New Alpha Series at Intermat Fair.

HMK 102B ALPHA Series Backhoe Loaders step forward with its low fuel consumption and high productivity in its class. Its reliable world-class components, 6 forward fully automatic transmission, high durable steel frame and newly designed comfortable operator cab are the other main characteristics of HMK 102B Alpha Series BHLs.

HMK 102B SUPRA Series BHL is the most advanced machine in its class with standart MSS, torque lock-up, patternshifter, piston type hydraulic pump, flowsharing and flowcharging features, air suspension seat, TIPSHIFT, hydraulic boom lock, OPERA Control Unit and other equipments.

The mini backhoe loader model HMK62SS exceeds the customer expectations through more performance, versatility, operation comfort and safety. It delivers customers a compact and reliable machine strong enough even in toughest conditions under long working hours.

HIDROMEK Excavators cover a wide range between 14-tonnes and 50-tonnes machines serving numerous applications, including specialized machines such as Material Handlers and Long Reach Excavators.

HIDROMEK Excavators cover a wide range between 14-tonnes and 50-tonnes machines serving numerous applications, including specialized machines such as Material Handlers and Long Reach Excavators.