Bielby Holdings continues to strengthen its compaction capabilities with recent acquisitions of advanced Dynapac machinery, reinforcing its commitment to performance, efficiency, and long-term project success.
It was almost two decades ago when civil engineering contractor Bielby Holdings was on the lookout for the ideal compaction fleet.
After extensive research and investigating a range of units and types of soil rollers on the market at the time, the team landed on the Dynapac brand.
“Dynapac stood out to us for a multitude of reasons,” reflects Ted Cogill, Manager of Plant (BTA) Fleet for Bielby Holdings.
“We required a combination of vibrating flat drum steel rollers for pavement construction, as well as both multi-tyred rollers and vibratory padfoot rollers for general earthworks.
“The Dynapac compaction range was a good fit for our business.”
Now 18 years later, the contractor has delivered projects across a wide range of sectors. All with the help of Dynapac and JCB equipment.
Reflections
Dynapac has several categories of machines, including compaction equipment, such as single drum vibratory rollers, double drum rollers, pneumatic tyre rollers, and upright rammers. As well as paving equipment, which includes mini pavers, asphalt pavers, screeds, and mobile feeders.
“It was no secret at the time that Dynapac was a large player in the market, they had a proven track record and a respectable number of units in the marketplace,” says Cogill.
The company offers both light compaction and heavy compaction equipment for various applications, from small repairs to large-scale construction.
“The first machines we purchased were large compaction units,” says Cogill.
“We required compaction equipment that could consistently deliver high performance and maximum productivity with minimal downtime. Dynapac proved to be the ideal choice, as it’s known for its exceptional reliability and operational efficiency.”
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To achieve compaction targets within cost and on time there are two main ranges of compaction machines available to users: light compaction and heavy compaction.
“When it came to selecting compaction equipment, specific technical requirements played a major role in our decision-making process,” says Cogill.
“For flat drum vibrating soil rollers, we needed machines with thick drums and a high static linear load, capable of delivering maximum vibratory energy.
“This was critical for us, as our goal was to compact pavement layers effectively with minimal passes, ensuring maximum effort directly at the drum face.”
For padfoot vibrating soil rollers, the requirement focused on heavy-duty units above 20 tonnes, equipped with vibrating padfoot drums.
Cogill says these were essential for embankment and earthworks compaction, where overcoming internal friction in heavy clays and similar materials demands high-impact force and consistent energy delivery during fill compaction.
“For multi-tyred rollers, our needs were clear, we needed large rollers that could be ballasted up to at least 24 tonnes,” explains Cogill.
“The objective here was to generate a high static point load on the pavement surface, helping to seal, tighten, and finish the surface to achieve maximum density across pavement layers.”
Bielby Holdings has recently added new Dynapac units to its fleet, including the CT3000 compactor and the CA6000 smooth drum vibratory roller.
“These machines were selected for their proven performance and ability to meet our demanding compaction requirements,” Cogill says.
“With these additions, we’re continuing to invest in reliable equipment that delivers results in the field.”
He says access to spare parts, prompt service, and expert technical advice are essential to keeping operations running efficiently and protecting the bottom line.
“Dealer and product support have always been a top priority for us, and in our experience, one of the most valuable aspects of working with Dynapac,” he says.
Cogill highlights the strength of the partnership, noting the consistent technical expertise and support provided, not only for Dynapac’s compaction equipment, but across the JCB range.
“Dynapac and JCB have continued supporting Bielby Holdings in varying ways across the business,” he says.
“It’s a long-term relationship that ensures we’re always working with the right equipment to deliver the outcomes we need and is what led us to purchasing 13 compaction units over the years.”
This article was originally published in the October edition of our magazine. To read the magazine, click here.
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