Portable crane
gets a lift a IWEX
T
he world’s first lightweight portable jib increasingly heavy pumps and filters that have
crane capable of lifting a tonne in weight to be lifted.
is expected to create quite a splash when “Every system shipped from our factory is
it is launched to the UK market at IWEX 2010. The actually load tested to 150% of rated capacity
innovative new system designed, developed and providing our customers with the greatest safety
manufactured in-house by Chepstow-based Reid factors in the industry.”
Lifting, is specifically designed to meet the
rigorous requirements and stringent health and Support
safety regime of the water industry. He said that support from the Welsh Assembly
The lightweight Porta-Davit is made from government had enabled the business to expand
aluminium, can be carried and assembled by two and move into larger premises on Newhouse
people, lifted into embedded sockets on site and Farm industrial Estate in Chepstow and ensured
be ready for use within minutes. It can then be they had the capacity to carry out more research
dismantled, cleaned and packed away ready and development work in house.
for re-use. Ieuan Wyn Jones, minister for the economy
It is designed for water and wastewater and transport, said the success of Reid Lifting
treatment plants where pumps, valves and filters clearly illustrated the importance of investing in
need to be lifted for inspection on a regular research and development to bring new
basis. Many of the pumps weigh over half a products to the market.
tonne and currently engineers have to rig up “Innovation is vital for success and it’s good to
large machines or build permanent structures to see that as a result of this investment Reid Lifting
carry out this work. is winning new business, entering new markets
Managing director, Nick Battersby, explained: and in pole position to maximize this
“There’s nothing on the market with this lifting competitive edge during the economic upturn.”
capability and offering such safety factors. The
water industry in particular struggles with Stand A25 Nick Battersby with the portable crane
steel roofing refurb trainingwater
SUPPLEMENT
NEWS AND WWT
Reservoir repair & Refurbishment - Steel Tank Repairs & Coatings - Water Tower Refurbishment
- Sewage Tank Refurbishment - Cleaning & Chlorination - Corrosion Protection - Security
Works including Access Covers - Design & Installation of Ladders, Handrails & Walkways
30 A WET
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