Let’s talk about hydrodemolition

Coverage Area: The European countries of Belgium, Luxembourg and Holland.

Coverage Area:  Denmark, Iceland and Greenland.

Year Partnered with Aquajet: 2018

Number of Employees: 20 in France, 2 in Belgium

Coverage Area:  France and the North African countries of Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia.

Services:

Demos

Commissioning

Training

Spare parts

Troubleshooting

Repair

Rental

Strengths of Aquajet Products:
Aquajet has the technology, software system and capabilities that outperform the competition. Aquajet is also good at listening to customers and operators and delivering high-quality products that perform well.

Observations on Hydrodemolition and water blasting with Aquajet products:
The Hydrodemolition market is small in France – a niche market and not very well known. However, we educated the market on Brokk products, and we are ready to educate on the benefits of water blasting as well. Aquajet offers a range of products that provide a multitude of solutions, and we are seeing interest in the technology grow. Although customers are a little intimidated by the investment, the argument is there for increased productivity and efficiency. We anticipate seeing demand grow in the next year.

Outlook/Future Plans:
Just like with the Brokk equipment, we believe France to be a high potential market for Aquajet. Aquajet is continuously bringing new information, new tools and new applications to the market to positively impact our customers. We plan to train two new Aquajet technicians and hire a dedicated Aquajet salesperson.

Year Partnered with Aquajet: 2021

Coverage Area:
Germany and Austria. With three locations in Germany — company headquarters in Friedenweiler and a subsidiary in Rheinberg and a partner in Pirna.

Services:
Brokk Germany will provide service and training with a staff of five certified technicians between the three locations, as well as a technical sales manager. Onsite demonstrations are available by appointment, allowing customers to experience Aquajet’s versatile and innovative Hydrodemolition equipment and choose models and attachments best suited to their needs.

Brokk Germany will offer Aquajet’s full product line, including its innovative Aqua Cutter 410V and 710V Hydrodemolition robots and the compact ERGO system for surface preparation applications. Accessories and support equipment like the EcoClear water treatment system and Ecosilence 3.0 power pack will also be available. This newly redesigned unit reduces noise and emissions and allows for a more compact jobsite, making it ideal for urban projects throughout Germany.

The future of Aquajet in Germany:
Germany is one of the biggest Hydrodemolition markets worldwide,” says Andreas Ruf, managing director, Brokk Germany. “Partnering with Aquajet allows us to provide cutting-edge equipment that expands our customers’ capabilities beyond concrete demolition to surface preparation, concrete restoration and industrial cleaning applications. Aquajet’s versatility perfectly complements our Brokk equipment.

Year Partnered with Aquajet: 2021

Number of Employees: 23

Coverage Area: Norway

Services: Training, Commissioning, Sales and Repairs

Strengths of Aquajet products:
As a supplier of Aquajet products, we know firsthand that the robots are designed for reliability, quality and efficiency. In the Hydrodemolition industry, quality is crucial for long-term success. We’ve had customers who have used the same Aquajet equipment for 10-15 years with heavy, continuous operation. The durable, quality design of these robots is one of the reasons Aquajet is the best in the market.

Thoughts on Aquajet in Norway:
Hydrodemolition is growing in popularity in Norway, which makes the need for reliable equipment more important than ever. Our partnership with Aquajet has allowed us to provide customers with local service and support. We’ve done this by hiring engineers and mechanics who are knowledgeable about Hydrodemolition to help us become experts in the industry and be a point of contact for customer questions.

Outlook/Future Plans:
We’ve seen the market phasing out manual labor in favor of automated robotic systems because it’s safer, more efficient and minimizes the need for physical work. The Ergo and Aqua Cutter have been a point of interest for people because of their strong reputation for productivity and safety. As Hydrodemolition grows in popularity with applications like road and bridgework, new opportunities arose such as a potential market for fish farming in Norway. Up until today, fish farmers have been doing their work in the sea but now they want to bring the fish farming onshore into big concrete tanks to improve the environment. Many of these tanks will need be to be resurfaced with the use of Hydrodemolition and we are looking forward expanding Aquajet into that arena.

Partnered with Aquajet: 2015

Employees: 8

Services: Sales, service, training, repair

Coverage Area: Spain and Portugal

Aquajet strengths:
Service and support are Aquajet’s strengths. We provide local service and support in Spain and Portugal, and can respond quickly to our local customers’ needs. And Aquajet is very responsive to us when we have questions or need something. The great teamwork between us and Aquajet allows us to provide excellent service to our customers here.

Future:
Hydrodemolition is gaining traction in this market. We receive frequent inquiries about doing work using this technology and expect to see it becoming more commonly used. For our part, we are increasing our educational activities, such as offering webinars and enhancing our website. We started an Aquajet Systems Espana LinkedIn page – written in Spanish – and encourage people who are interested in Hydrodemolition to follow us.

Partnered with Aquajet: 1993

Employees: 3

Services: We offer full service, from sales and support to repairs and training.

Coverage Area: Switzerland

Aquajet Strengths:
For everyday tough use on construction sites, our customers need robust and reliable machines with which they can efficiently carry out a wide range of precise work. With Aquajet, we have the right, innovative partner to meet all these requirements.

Future:
Hydrodemolition robots have made it possible to reduce hard manual labor and to achieve better results faster. We expect more people to recognize the significant advantages and leave behind manual methods.

The ecological aspect of Hydrodemolition is something that is already important to customers. We expect that emphasis to increase, especially with growing concerns about water availability. Aquajet has been responsive to environmental concerns and created an automated system that efficiently and effectively treats the water and makes it possible to reuse it in the equipment.

No doubt Aquajet will continue to develop innovative solutions that advance how the industry addresses challenges. There are many exciting possibilities for how Hydrodemolition technology will evolve, and we look forward to being part of that.

Partnered with Aquajet: 2016

Number of employees: 11

Coverage Area: The United Kingdom and Ireland

Services:
We offer the full range of services, from demos and sales to aftersales support, including training and repairs. All the services that are offered at Aquajet headquarters in Sweden are offered here.

Aquajet’s strengths for our customers:
Aquajet is very customer focused. They are always looking at customer applications and equipment, and then offering alternatives that are more efficient, easier to operate and safer. This has resulted in a number of innovative new products. The Ergo System, for example, was a big launch and is very popular. It gets the operator out of harm’s way and almost eliminates the use of hand lancing. And a lot of customers who use hands lances already have the set-up, which makes it an easy transition. In addition, it’s a relatively small investment and a good introduction to Aquajet products.

The future of Aquajet in the United Kingdom and Ireland:
As awareness increases about the products, the versatility and the applications, we expect to see interest grow. Our Brokk customers, who are already involved in traditional demolition, are starting to look at Hydrodemolition – because of the safety aspects. It fits in nicely with what they are already doing.

Partnership Year: 2016

Employees: 26

Coverage Area: United States and Canada, with locations in Monroe, Washington; St. Joseph, Missouri; and Stanhope, New Jersey.

Services:

Parts

Repair and Refurbishment

Commissioning

Ongoing Training – on-site or at a Brokk Inc. facility

Troubleshooting

Strengths of Aquajet products:
Customers’ successes and challenges drive innovation. Aquajet listens carefully and then innovates to solve the problems its customers have, with the goal of making jobsites safer, more efficient and more productive.

Outlook for Aquajet products in North America:
It’s exciting to bring Aquajet’s innovative technology to the North American market because it truly revolutionizes how contractors work and provides opportunities to break into new markets. Businesses are ready to change the way they work in order to reduce stress, enhance safety and increase productivity. We see the potential for this technology increasing exponentially as manual methods are replaced.

Year Partnered with Aquajet: 2019

Number of Employees: 1 area manager who works with a growing network of distributors

Coverage Area: Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and South America

Services:

Sales

Application Consulting

Demos

Training

Repair

Strengths of Aquajet products:
Our strength starts with knowledge. We aren’t just selling equipment; we are selling a long-term, collaborative relationship. We advise our customers on the best equipment for their needs and work with them to maximize performance, so they achieve the best possible result on the jobsite.

Thoughts on Hydrodemolition and water blasting with Aquajet products:
Right now, we are in an education phase where we are training our distributor network and creating awareness about the benefits of Hydrodemolition, such as safety, efficiency and reliability. As awareness increases, we are seeing more interest in the method and Aquajet products.

Outlook/Future Plans:
The future is bright. We have a lot of potential for growth in this region as contractors learn more about Hydrodemolition and all the advantages it offers. We are also working to expand our distributor network to improve our local presence. We want to be close to our customers and give them all the tools and support they need to start using Hydrodemolition for their projects.

Partnership Year: 2016

Employees: 26

Coverage Area: United States and Canada, with locations in Monroe, Washington; St. Joseph, Missouri; and Stanhope, New Jersey.

Services:

Parts

Repair and Refurbishment

Commissioning

Ongoing Training – on-site or at a Brokk Inc. facility

Troubleshooting

Strengths of Aquajet products:
Customers’ successes and challenges drive innovation. Aquajet listens carefully and then innovates to solve the problems its customers have, with the goal of making jobsites safer, more efficient and more productive.

Outlook for Aquajet products in North America:
It’s exciting to bring Aquajet’s innovative technology to the North American market because it truly revolutionizes how contractors work and provides opportunities to break into new markets. Businesses are ready to change the way they work in order to reduce stress, enhance safety and increase productivity. We see the potential for this technology increasing exponentially as manual methods are replaced.

Partnered with Aquajet: 2017

Employees: 14

Coverage Area: Mainland China

Services:

Demos

Commissioning

Training

Spare parts

Troubleshooting

Repair

Strengths of Aquajet products:
Aquajet offers modern technology, with a special lance, special nozzles and high-quality software. There are some competitors in China, but when you compare the products, the Aquajet Aqua Cutter has more modern and technologically advanced features. Aquajet is also focused on educating the customer on applications and how to achieve the ideal result.

Future:
Hydrodemolition technology is new in China; it isn’t very well known by customers. But we think Aquajet products and the Hydrodemolition technique will become more common as customers come to realize the cost-savings associated with renovating concrete.

We are making progress educating on the advantages of Hydrodemolition and its applications as we participate in exhibitions, demonstrate equipment and have new customers visit reference sites. As awareness increases, we think the market will grow.

Partnered with Aquajet: June 1995

Employees: 220

Coverage Area: Japan

Services: Importing and sales

Strengths of Aquajet products:
Aquajet offers unique, high-quality, technologically advanced products for concrete removal and repair and surface preparation. The Japanese market is very interested in increasing productivity and automation, and Aquajet products provide a way to achieve that goal.

Outlook for Aquajet products in Japan:
Renovation is currently a key Hydrodemolition application in Japan. In addition, the population is declining, and high-quality automated technology is required. Aquajet products have innovative technologies that meet the needs of our times.

Year Partnered with Aquajet: 2022

Coverage Area: Australia, New Zealand

Services:

• Sales
• Training
• Service/maintenance
• Spare parts
• Consultancy

Strengths of Aquajet products:
Aquajet products are known for their high quality, durability and efficiency, which aligns with our values as a company — a company that is committed to providing only the best solutions for our customers. Aquajet products offer enhanced efficiency, removing concrete up to 25 times faster than manual methods. Aquajet’s equipment also excels in industrial cleaning applications. The high-pressure waterjets remove debris and coatings safer and faster than traditional models, even in hard-to-reach areas. This saves time and labor compared to traditional cleaning methods. Aquajet’s innovative products replace the need for operators to climb ladders or scaffolding, resulting in a safer overall jobsite.

Thoughts on Aquajet in Australia:
We’re excited showcase Aquajet’s cutting-edge products to our current and future clients across Australia and New Zealand. The innovation of Hydrodemolition has changed the way contractors work and remove concrete and coatings. We will continually provide the customer service and sales support all Brokk Australia customers value.

Year Partnered with Aquajet: 2021

Number of Employees: 25

Coverage Area: Africa

Services:
Sales, demonstrations, training, spare parts, rentals, and repair and maintenance, with locations in Johannesburg and Durban. We have a strong foothold in sub-Saharan Africa as well as Nigeria and Ghana.

Strengths of Aquajet products:
As a total solutions provider, we strive to deliver the industry’s leading product ranges to our customers. Aquajet is a fully automated, robotic Hydrodemolition solution that offers the most advanced technology on the market. We can say with confidence that their products are field tested, and they are the proven leaders throughout the industry for safety, efficiency and effectiveness.

Thoughts on Hydrodemolition and water blasting with Aquajet products:
Traditional means of concrete removal, such as laborers using jackhammers and hand lances,   are the norm throughout Africa at this time. The stumbling block has always been the cost of implementing advanced robotic solutions. To date, we have not had a project of significance to showcase the technology. However, a contractor was recently awarded a project where they are using multiple Aqua Cutter 410 robots for the first time on a major concrete repair in South Africa. This is going to provide a great opportunity for the market to witness the true results and potential of automated Hydrodemolition. We believe other contractors as well as engineers and the industry as a whole will see the value of the increased productivity and safety robotic Hydrodemolition brings to their work. This will create a strong reference point and stimulation for the adoption of the technology on future projects on the continent.

Outlook/Future Plans:
Africa is in a position to benefit from Hydrodemolition technology in many applications, including roads and bridge construction, petrochemical and mining. For example, we have a large number of infrastructure projects on the horizon – this includes aged existing structures that require repair as well as new projects. Being able to automate what is currently hard, manual labor will help contractors get more work done quickly, while improving workforce safety and adding the enormous technical benefits of using Hydrodemolition over conventional methods. Our rental option allows customers the opportunity to try out the technology without the capital outlay. We’re looking forward to helping our customers implement Hydrodemolition solutions and grow their businesses.