The Hitachi highway
A Greek road construction project makes great progress thanks to Hitachi Premium Rental machines.
The Olympia Odos is one of the most important strategic projects in Greece, connecting the regions of Attica, Peloponnese and Western Greece and Athens with the country’s gateway to Europe, the port of Patras. The new toll road will bring significant economic, social and cultural benefits, by improving links to tourist areas, and strengthening export and agricultural production.
On a new 75km stretch of the motorway, between Patras and Pyrgos, several Hitachi Premium Rental machines were used by Aigistos SA to help move an estimated three million cubic metres of earth as part of the Olympia Odos extension. Road construction is typical of the work carried out by Aigistos, which also specialises in dams, quarrying, energy and construction projects.
Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Athens, the company employs 350 people and operates across the country. Responsible for 35km of the new section, Aigistos had a ZX890LCR-7 large excavator and a ZW220-7 wheel loader on site at Kourtesi, in November 2023. Both machines were supplied by Hitachi dealer Helma SA.
“Hitachi machines are very fuel-efficient and easy to operate. We are extremely satisfied with the service we receive from Helma.”
Aigistos Project Manager Vasilis Koletsis
Operator Andreas Dimopoulos is highly satisfied by the performance of the ZW220-7. After working with the wheel loader for six months, he was impressed by its reliability and speed: “The machine makes me happy. It is very powerful and reliable.” The ZW-7 model has been designed to increase uptime with durable components, intelligent prevention systems and easy maintenance features. It is fitted with a Hitachi bucket, also supplied by the Greek Hitachi dealer, Helma SA. “The bucket is very good and for the size of the machine, it is just right,” adds Andreas.
