Misaka uses Big 5 PMV to build on Middle East success after reporting 745% sales increase in nine months

Published October 21st, 2007 - 02:06 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

UAE based light construction equipment distributor: Ahmed Ramadhan Juma Est. (ARJ) has helped Japanese light construction equipment manufacturer Mikasa Sangyo Co Ltd to increase the sales of its light construction equipment, by 745 percent on last year in the first nine months of 2007.
ARJ is launching Mikasa Special Plate Compactor for Pavement / Interlock Compaction and also High Frequency / Cycle Poker Vibrator Needle, Invertors at the upcoming exhibition BIG 5 PMV.
Special plate compactor MVB-85 has been designed for pavement / interlock compaction.
Featuring an operating weight of 90 kg, this offers 10 kN centrifugal force and 93 Hz amplitude. The plate size (Rubber Roll) size is 320 mm length and 73 mm diameter.
Equipped with a Robin petrol engine operating with 3.5 HP (2.6 kW), MVB-85 model also feature strong protecting engine frame with one lifting point.
At BIG 5 PMV, ARJ and Mikasa are also launching FX series High Frequency Poker Vibrator Needle and FU /FV series Invertors.
The customer will have four options to choose from Vibration head diameter: 32 / 43 / 52 / 61 mm. 15 meter cable length and 6 meter hose length will be standard.
For invertors, two different options (1-phase/100 volts, 3-ph/380 volts) will be available to give power to these high cycle / frequency concrete vibrator.
MIKASA Sangyo Co. Ltd, Japan was established in 1937. Mikasa products are exported to more than 90 countries.  More than 300 employees are working at Mikasa. The three factories at Japan, produces a broad range of high quality products, manufactured in accordance with DIN ISO 9001, including a full line of Light Compaction Equipments: Pedestrian Walk-Behind Duplex Rollers, Reversible Plate Compactors, Plate Compactor for Pavement  / Interlock Compaction, Tamping Rammer, Power Trowel / Float, Asphalt / Concrete Cutter / Floor Saws, Mechanical Concrete Poker Needle Shaft, Vibrators: Diesel, Petrol & Electric, High Frequency / Cycle Poker Vibrators, Invertors, External Vibrators etc.
Last year, ARJ has launched the complete range of Mikasa Light Construction Equipments including Mikasa Pedestrian Duplex Walk-behind Roller Compactor: Model MRH-700.
“We have been very successful with MRH-700 rollers. Last one year has been fantastic with more than 100 machines delivered in UAE. Packed with power and durability, the MRH-700 is engineered for high compaction results and maintenance-free longer life,” says Vipin Tak, Sales Manager, ARJ. “Mikasa machines: GOOD QUALITY at the RIGHT PRICE.” he added.

MRH-700 has been designed for pavement compaction or interlock compaction. MRH-700 has been designed for compaction on both soil and asphalt.

Featuring an operating weight of 730 kg, this offers an impressive 23.5 kN centrifugal force, 5.62 kg/cm static linear load and 55 Hz amplitude.

Equipped with a Yanmar (made in Japan) diesel engine operating with 10 hp (7.4 kW), which provides the high engine power needed to ensure reliability in UAE’s hot working conditions where temperatures often exceed 40ºC.

Similarly, the MRH-700 is the only ‘walk-behind’ roller available in UAE market fitted with Accident Safety Bumpers, Working Light, Both Electric Start and Manual Start, and 10 HP diesel engine, once again to meet the region’s high temperatures; ensuring a longer life for the hydraulic pump, motor, reducing the maintenance cost, and lowering the total cost of roller.

The MRH-700 model also feature strong protecting engine frame with one lifting point, ergonomic, long and easy to fold up handle. This allows easy manoeuvre and simplifies the transportation.
From a workers safety and comfort prospective, the roller has dead-man’s handle and available with both Electric (Key) and Manual start.
“For the nine months ended Sept 30, 2007, the Mikasa’s sales increased by 745 % to 972 units, from 115 units for the same period in 2006,” stated Vipin Tak, Sales Manager. “The Company expects the same sales trend to continue as a result of its new product introductions and intense sales activity in Abu Dhabi,” continued Vipin.
Mikasa’s prestigious customers in UAE include: Six Construct Co, Arabtech Group, Lootah Group, Al Basti & Mukhta, Al Naboodah Group, ETA Star International, Dodsal PTE Ltd, Robust Contracting, Al Nekhreh Contracting, Target & Jima Construction Co, Bin Belaila, Team Engineering, Al Hikma, Becon Construction, J. T. Metro, Taisei Corporation, Shmizu Corporation, OBAYASHI Corporation, Friendship Rental, Emirates Technical Services Ltd - ETS (Bukhatir Group Co), Al Reyami Construction Equipment Rental, Perfect Rental, Taaz Rental, Toolsa Tools Rental, Royal Contracting Co and Al Nuaimi Group etc.
Ahmed Ramadhan Juma Est., (ARJ) is one of the pioneers in water technology in UAE. Armed with an ISO 9001 certification, ARJ has around 40 years experience in catering to the needs of pumping systems for diverse applications. ARJ have over 300 highly educated and experienced workforces in UAE.
All the Mikasa products, which ARJ sales, are backed up by factory trained and experienced workforce. A total of 120,000 sq.feet of warehouse/storage area combined with professional logistics support ensures timely supply of the products, spare parts and services to our customers. We have spread our area of operations with around 20 showrooms throughout UAE and in neighbouring GCC countries (Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Qatar) to cater to the needs of our esteemed customers.