Over 100 at excavators live demo event in Penampang
Published on: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Published on: Sun, Apr 27, 2025
By: Diana Liu, Esther Glorie Leow Text Size: David and Rosalind in a group photo with other attendees at the event. PENAMPANG: More than 100 builders, contractors, engineers and industry professionals attended the JC Bamford Excavators Ltd (JCB) Live Demo Event hosted by Pansar Heavy Equipment Sdn Bhd in collaboration with the Sabah Builders Association (SBA) on Saturday. The event showcased seven advanced JCB's machinery, including the robust 3CX Plus Pro Max Backhoe Loader equipped with a 6-in-1 bucket, ideal for contractors who want multi-functionality in one machine for tasks like loading, grading, digging, and grabbing, along with the Excavator, Telehandler, and other models. The Excavator was built for heavy-duty performance, while the Telehandler excels in high-reach loading. The Mini Excavator stands out with its compact design, agility, and zero-tail swing. The Single Drum Compactor is ideal for road and soil compaction, and the Skid Steer Loader is versatile in tight spaces. The Articulated Boom provides safe and stable access for elevated work. Other than that, the programme also introduced JCB's hydrogen engine technology, a zero-carbon innovation currently available in Europe. Although not yet offered in Malaysia, the showcase aimed to raise awareness and foster discussions on sustainable construction solutions. Pansar Chief Operating Officer David Tai expressed optimism about Sabah's outlook, describing it as a beautiful land with entrepreneurial people. 'There has been so much development. I remember how, when we first moved to our current office, I stood at the balcony with our MD and wondered how we were going to utilise all this space. 'Today, thanks to the growth in the Sabah economy, we already ran out of space. There are so many big projects like the Tenom Dam, Lahad Datu army camp, Sogip expansion, E Steel factory, Pan Borneo and others that give us opportunities to build the business, and improve the lives of Sabahans,' he said. He said this during his speech at the event held at Micheel Construction Workshop, Jalan Lomunu, Kibabaig, here. Also present were SBA Deputy President Johnny Wong, representing SBA President Paul Luk Tzun Kee, Micheel Construction Holding Sdn Bhd Managing Director and Persatuan Keturunan Vun Sabah Chairman Datuk Michael Voon, Sabah Quarry Owners Association President Datuk Ringo Wong, Pansar Regional Manager Rosalind Law and others. David highlighted the strong partnership between JCB and Pansar, noting that both companies share a commitment to delivering top-notch products and services to customers. He said JCB has been pushing boundaries for 80 years and remains a true manufacturer, with almost every part of its machines made in-house. It also maintains a ready stock of parts to support its products. David also expressed his gratitude to customers, saying that their support has made JCB the market leader in backhoe loaders, the top brand in telehandlers, and one of the major heavy equipment players in East Malaysia. Meanwhile, Rosalind said their goal is to make the best machines more accessible to Sabahans. 'And that includes bringing visibility to the global shift toward sustainable technologies,' she said. Johnny described the event as more than just a demo, calling it a significant step forward for Sabah's construction industry. 'This demo proves Sabah's contractors are ready for what is next, and we are proud to work with Pansar to bring this level of innovation and partnership to our members,' he said. A JCB customer described the brand as more than just machinery. 'JCB is not just a machine, it is a partner in progress,' the customer said. An exclusive offer was also launched during the event, giving attendees access to limited-time promotions as part of Pansar's commitment to supporting local builders and contractors. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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