Mecalac, the designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact machines for urban worksites, is deploying three 100% electric machines from Annecy-France for a jobsite that is installing electric points that will supply power for boats and for infrastructures to host cultural and sporting events. This initiative is in line with Mecalac’s commitment to promote environmentally friendly practices, while providing optimal performance in the field, compactness with real autonomy (said to be eight hours or a full working day).

Presented on  26 April in the presence of the Mayor of Annecy and the General Secretary of the Haute-Savoie Prefecture, the project, which has been underway since 11 March and ran until the end of May, stands out as an example of the energy transition taking place. Mecalac’s three electric machines, the e12 wheel loader, the eS1000 swing loader and the ‘eMDX’ dumper, provide emission free operation, meeting the growing demand for more environmentally friendly solutions.

Thanks to these electric machines, the worksite is said to benefit not only from a significant reduction in onsite emissions, but also from the reduced noise level of the machine . The latter is said to be 10 times lower than that of their traditional thermal equivalents. “We are proud to be taking part in this low carbon project, in a place that is particularly close to our hearts. Our machines are designed and assembled locally in our Annecy plant,” explains Alexandre Marchetta, president of the Mecalac Group.

Combined with other measures, such as the reuse of excavated soil, the site’s projected carbon footprint is said to be 25% lower than for an equivalent project carried out using standard means and methods. This initiative marks a new milestone in Mecalac’s commitment to ecological innovation in the construction sector. The company will continue to develop sustainable and innovative solutions to meet environmental challenges while supporting economic growth and social progress.