Holcim Australia Pty Ltd (Holcim), a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, together with Putzmeister Oceania, a trusted provider of high-quality concrete machinery and equipment, are excited to announce their agreement to a trial of the first Australian Design Rules (ADRs) approved and road registered 100% electric concrete truck mixer in Australia. The innovative SANY eMixer, supported by Putzmeister, represents a significant leap forward in the construction industry's journey towards a carbon-neutral construction site. The eMixer has been launched under the SANY brand, supported by Putzmeister.
Cyril Giraud, Head of Sustainability at Holcim Australia and New Zealand said, “At Holcim, our commitment to sustainability is embedded in our core strategy and drives us to continuously improve and innovate. Working in partnership with our suppliers to reduce carbon emissions across our transportation and logistics can go a long way in helping us reach our sustainability goals.”
Developing the SANY eMixer for Australian Standards
To meet local requirements, Putzmeister Oceania partnered with the experts at Cesco Australia to manufacture an Australian-made mixer structure on a SANY SY408P Electric Chassis, integrated with locally designed and accepted controls. The outcome? A 100% electric, globally developed, locally manufactured, battery-powered mixer truck.
The SANY eMixer is a specialised vehicle designed to transport concrete from the batching plant to the construction site safely, reliably, and efficiently. By operating 100% electrically, it enables transportation and concrete delivery, to be carried out entirely without emissions.
SANY eMixer Capabilities
The SANY eMixer introduces innovative features that set a new standard in the construction industry. At its core is a powerful 350 kWh battery from CATL, a leading global battery manufacturer known for its partnership with industry leaders like Tesla, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz.
Kevin Peet, Regional Logistics Manager, Concrete Vic/SA, Holcim said, “The performance of the truck and the efficiency of the battery will be tested under the unique operating constraints of ready-mix concrete distribution in metro and urban environments.”
The mixer drum, crafted by Cesco Australia, a renowned local manufacturer of concrete mixers, guarantees high quality and durability, ensuring it can withstand the rigours of daily use.
Charging the SANY eMixer is both flexible and convenient. It can be fully charged overnight with a 30-kW charger or rapidly charged in just 3 hours, ensuring it’s always ready for the demands of daily operations.
Meanwhile, the vehicle’s advanced design not only reduces noise levels but also enhances mileage and efficiency, making it an ideal choice for urban construction projects across Australia.
SANY Concrete & Road Machinery Sales Manager, William Liang says "The eMixer typically has lower operating costs than its diesel counterparts. It is more energy-efficient and requires less maintenance, which could result in significant cost savings over the vehicle's lifetime. This not only makes it a smart financial choice but also aligns with our commitment to sustainability and innovation in the construction industry."
Trial Insights So Far
During the early days of the trial, the SANY eMixer has already demonstrated its impressive capabilities by covering multiple trips from the plant to job sites, completing each day with an average 35% state of charge remaining.
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About Holcim:
Holcim is a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Driven by our purpose to build progress for people and the planet, our 60,000 employees are on a mission to decarbonise building, enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success.
Holcim Australia is a leading supplier of aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and engineered concrete solutions and precast concrete pipes. Our proud history began in Australia in 1901.
About Putzmeister Oceania
Putzmeister Oceania is a subsidiary of Putzmeister Concrete Pumps GmbH, a worldwide leading solution provider for pumping, mixing, and placing concrete, mortar, and industrial solids. Putzmeister Oceania has a thorough understanding of regional needs and decades of experience managing the importation and distribution of construction equipment according to local market needs, regulations, and safety requirements. With service centres across Australia, Putzmeister Oceania distributes high-quality concrete machinery, including truck-mounted concrete pumps, stationary concrete pumps, placing booms, mortar machines, underground mining equipment, and their associated spare parts, hoses, and accessories. Additionally, Putzmeister Oceania is the sole distributor responsible for supplying all SANY excavators, wheel loaders, piling rigs, and road machinery to the Oceania Region.
SANY has a strong focus on electrification and international expansion. With over 4,100 eTrucks sold in China in 2022, SANY is already one of the pioneers in the heavy-duty electric truck sector.
Contact details:
Claire Hartley
Head of Brand and Communications
Holcim Australia and New Zealand
Mobile: +61 488 249 240 | Email: claire.hartley@holcim.com
