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00:00 21 May 1997
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Hewden acquires A&J
Hewden Stuart has acquired the business and assets of A&JCrane Hire, Nottingham, for an undisclosed sum. The operation will relocate to a new purpose-built depot in Nottingham.
plant management pilot centre
West Sussex based Brinsbury College is expanding its provision for the construction plant industry, by becoming one of two pilot centres offering the EDEXCEL Foundation's BTEC NVQ's for supervision Level 3 and management at Level 4. This week's SED '97 marks the enrollment of the course's first recruit, Nicholas Gamble, quality manager of Gamble Jarvis Plant. Gamble is one of several managers at the company who have been put forward by md Ian Gamble to undertake the course.
BHP's compressor spree
North Lincolnshire-based plant hire company, BPH Equipment, has spent more than œ500,000 on portable compressors. The new compressors comprise a mixture of Atlas Copco VHP750 and XP900 models. BPH, which claims 30-40 per cent of its hire contracts now come from the industrial market as opposed to construction, hires out compressors up to 25.5m3/min; piling hammers; crawler cranes up to 150 tonne and portable generators up to 1250 kVA.
new staffs bobcat dealer
Robert Lee Plant Sales of Stafford has become the new dealer for Bobcat skid-steer loaders and mini-excavators in Shropshire and Staffordshire. The company has recruited sales and engineering staff as part of its new venture. Roy Harrison, who has dealt with Bobcat products for more than 20 years, has been appointed depot manager.
matbro telehandlers help expansion
After trialing a Matbro TS280 telehandler for 12 months Hydrex Equipment (UK) has ordered a further 12 machines for its growing plant hire business. The Avon-based company, which recently announced a œ13 million expansion plan in conjunction with venture capital group 3i, placed an initial order for six 7m TS280s in February, followed by a similar order in April.
mole for hire
Pitmole, the new pit-launched directional drilling rig from Steve Vick International, is now available on hire. The machine, which can be launched from a pit chamber just 1.65m x 1m, has been designed primarily for laying pipes, ducts and cables under roadways in congested urban areas. The rig develops a maximum thrust of 3 tonnes and is capable of installing pipe up to 125mm in diameter.
montabert importer name change
As from the 1 June 1997, the sole importer of Montabert products will be known as IP Equipment Sales. The importer used to be called Improved Performances (UK). The company which was recently acquired by Israel-based Zoko Group, is keen to expand. Having opened a depot in Southampton for sales and rental of breakers, it is also setting up in West London to further support its direct sales and rental operation in the South.
buckle to head andover sales team
Hampshire-based trailer manufacturer Andover Trailers has appointed Simon Buckle as national sales manager. Buckle has 18 years experience in the transport industry, including vehicle bodybuilding, trailer design, purchasing and sales.
Hewden Stuart has acquired the business and assets of A&JCrane Hire, Nottingham, for an undisclosed sum. The operation will relocate to a new purpose-built depot in Nottingham.
plant management pilot centre
West Sussex based Brinsbury College is expanding its provision for the construction plant industry, by becoming one of two pilot centres offering the EDEXCEL Foundation's BTEC NVQ's for supervision Level 3 and management at Level 4. This week's SED '97 marks the enrollment of the course's first recruit, Nicholas Gamble, quality manager of Gamble Jarvis Plant. Gamble is one of several managers at the company who have been put forward by md Ian Gamble to undertake the course.
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BHP's compressor spree
North Lincolnshire-based plant hire company, BPH Equipment, has spent more than œ500,000 on portable compressors. The new compressors comprise a mixture of Atlas Copco VHP750 and XP900 models. BPH, which claims 30-40 per cent of its hire contracts now come from the industrial market as opposed to construction, hires out compressors up to 25.5m3/min; piling hammers; crawler cranes up to 150 tonne and portable generators up to 1250 kVA.
new staffs bobcat dealer
Robert Lee Plant Sales of Stafford has become the new dealer for Bobcat skid-steer loaders and mini-excavators in Shropshire and Staffordshire. The company has recruited sales and engineering staff as part of its new venture. Roy Harrison, who has dealt with Bobcat products for more than 20 years, has been appointed depot manager.
matbro telehandlers help expansion
After trialing a Matbro TS280 telehandler for 12 months Hydrex Equipment (UK) has ordered a further 12 machines for its growing plant hire business. The Avon-based company, which recently announced a œ13 million expansion plan in conjunction with venture capital group 3i, placed an initial order for six 7m TS280s in February, followed by a similar order in April.
mole for hire
Pitmole, the new pit-launched directional drilling rig from Steve Vick International, is now available on hire. The machine, which can be launched from a pit chamber just 1.65m x 1m, has been designed primarily for laying pipes, ducts and cables under roadways in congested urban areas. The rig develops a maximum thrust of 3 tonnes and is capable of installing pipe up to 125mm in diameter.
montabert importer name change
As from the 1 June 1997, the sole importer of Montabert products will be known as IP Equipment Sales. The importer used to be called Improved Performances (UK). The company which was recently acquired by Israel-based Zoko Group, is keen to expand. Having opened a depot in Southampton for sales and rental of breakers, it is also setting up in West London to further support its direct sales and rental operation in the South.
buckle to head andover sales team
Hampshire-based trailer manufacturer Andover Trailers has appointed Simon Buckle as national sales manager. Buckle has 18 years experience in the transport industry, including vehicle bodybuilding, trailer design, purchasing and sales.
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