World Demolition Awards: meet the OEM judges

The five judges in charge of crowning the winners of the innovation categories at the World Demolition Awards 2026 are:

(1) Dan Collins, director of product development & marketing, Kobelco Construction Machinery USA

(2) Jean-Christophe Etienne, industrial segment lead, demolition, Caterpillar

(3) Simon Saunders, working gear product marketing manager, Komatsu UK

(4) Tony den Hoed, director of national accounts – demolition & forestry, Volvo Construction Equipment North America

(5) Walter Reeves, senior vice president demolition, Americas, Steelwrist

Together, they offer extensive experience in the design, development and application of demolition equipment, providing a unique perspective on the technologies, attachments and machine innovations shaping the future of the industry.

Due to the high number of submissions, entries were divided into two categories: plant & equipment and tools & attachments to ensure all were judged as fairly as possible.

The shortlist was published in late August and the winners will be announced on 5 November when the demolition and recycling industry gathers in Spain’s capital to celebrate at the Novotel Madrid Center.

To register for the World Demolition Summit and Awards 2026, please go to our dedicated event website HERE.