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We are also very pleased to highlight that the expansion includes a dedicated service entrance for those customers requiring immediate technical product support.” It’s been a decade since HBC started
original construction of the purpose- built Hebron facility, located adjacent to the Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). The site was selected due to its expansion potential and, even now, the company has enough land for significant additional growth. Allan said: “While other manufacturers
continue to offshore product support, we will maintain our focus on increased domestic capacity and services. These latest measures have already resulted in tangible improvements to local product availability, even as we continue to expand the scope of products and services being provided domestically.” Allan added: “The expansion demonstrates
stability and security for our market, and we appreciate the patience and support of our customers throughout the process. As the vast majority of the radio control systems we sell are being fitted to new machinery by OEM’s or integration partners, continuity of supply to those businesses is critical, as is the local flexibility to ensure we can grow and adapt as the needs of our customers shift.” y
Scotload Launches International Delivery for Online Customers
> Load monitoring specialists Scotload – part of James Fisher and Sons plc – has launched global shipping through its online store: Scotload-
direct.com. This enables customers to order load cells quickly and easily, delivering high-end solutions to any location straight off the shelf. With customer experience at front of
mind, the site now provides real-time stock status updates. Customers can browse the company’s range of SmartLoad® load cells, check orders and benefit from exclusive online pricing across the product range. Answering the demands of the fast-paced load testing industry, this new e-commerce service also grants instant access to quotations and lead-times to ensure hassle-free purchase. Josh Jones, business development
manager at Scotload commented: “Scotload’s mission has always been to make high- quality load monitoring solutions available to everyone. The launch of Scotload-direct internationally is the natural progression of this, enabling us to better serve our customers
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and provide them with a streamlined purchasing experience. We are excited to offer our customers this new online store for Scotload products.” On
Scotload-direct.com, customers can
create a dedicated account tailored to their preferences and benefit from an accelerated checkout process for repeat orders. The site now offers a full range of load shackles, links (up to 250 tonnes) and running line monitors with express delivery options. Customers can also take advantage of
cheaper pricing online, as well as a 10% discount on their first order. The online store can now be accessed at this link: www.
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Mammoet Announces it has Signed an Agreement to Acquire ALE
> Both companies are specialists in engineered heavy lifting and transport for sectors such as the petrochemical industry, renewable energy, power generation, civil construction and the offshore industry. Paul van Gelder, CEO of Mammoet said:
“We are very happy with this agreement. Mammoet and ALE complement each other in geographical presence on all continents. Together, we have a well-balanced portfolio of activities worldwide. This enables us to improve our service proposition and create synergies, as we are able to mobilize equipment and personnel swiftly anywhere. Last but not least, Mammoet and ALE both have a strong legacy in innovations which, once combined, will enable us to grow as a technologically leading player.” Mark Harries, Group Managing Director
of ALE added: “Mammoet and ALE share a strong ambition to be leading in the engineered heavy lifting and transport sector. Both companies have a strong track record and are renowned for their craftsmanship, innovations and fleet of equipment. We both have shaped the profession of heavy lifting and transport through numerous innovations in the past decades. The prospect of the two companies joining forces is very exciting.” The closing of the transaction is subject
to approval of the relevant competition authorities. Until that time, Mammoet and ALE will continue to operate strictly independently. ING acted as financial advisor to
Mammoet. y WIRE ROPE EXCHANGE
Mammoet Planning Vital to UK Water Industry’s Largest Ever Infrastructure Project
> Mammoet has safely lowered a 690 metric ton tunnel boring machine (TBM) down a 35- meter shaft in west London for the Thames Tideway Tunnel project. The ground-breaking project that aims to create a new ‘super sewer’ underneath the city of London is currently underway, with an expansive 25-kilometer network of tunnels under construction. Expert planning and preparation help
Thames Tideway’s ‘super sewer’ stay on schedule. The new tunnels are designed to relieve
pressure on the 150-year-old Victorian infrastructure that currently supports the city’s eight million citizens. When completed in 2024, the new system will prevent tens of millions of tonnes of pollution from entering the river Thames every year. Mammoet devised a customized solution
which allowed the project to be executed within the confines of inner-city London, where minor delays can cause major disruption. Overcoming complex regulatory constraints surrounding operator’s licenses for projects in central London and space restrictions that further complicated mobilization, Mammoet successfully lowered the TBM in half the average time – completing the lift in only one shift – ensuring drilling could commence on the scheduled date. Situated within a highly congested and
compact site in west London, lowering the TBM needed to be executed within the limited space available and with minimal disturbance to the surrounding area. Project Manager Maurice Janssen explains: “Working within a dense urban environment like this makes designing and mobilizing a suitable engineering solution more challenging. Given the populous surroundings, the project had to be completed within an acoustic shed, a metal structure designed to minimize noise pollution. So, Mammoet designed a tailor-made solution that would fit within these restricted dimensions while managing
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