The after sales support and flexible service agreements we get from SMT GB are highly commended
“And the benefits of our ongoing training programmes we have for apprentices and, indeed, our staff in general, are favourably recognised by some of our larger clients. For example, we have just been credited with a supervisor’s award from the Wates Supply Chain and we are very proud of that accolade.” So, what equipment does Goody Demolition operate? Volvo machines account for about 80% of the company’s mixed fleet of machines and the man in charge of the fleet is plant manager Ashley Ovenden, the late Robin’s youngest son. “We’ve been operating Volvos now for quite a few years and are currently running four thirty-tonne EC300s, two twenty-five tonne EC250s and an EC220,” says Ashley. “Apart from an older EC300E which works with high reach equipment, the rest are prepared for secondary demolition duties and on the whole, we are very pleased with them. Our operators appreciate the comfort in the cab and the overall performance and responsiveness of the machines. The after sales support and flexible service agreements we get from SMT GB come highly commended as well,” he continues. The latest machine to join the fleet is a thirty-tonne EC300E rigged for secondary demolition and includes twin grouser 600mm tracks, heavy duty FOGS guarding for the cab, heavy duty under belly protection for the superstructure, boom cylinder guarding, hammer/shear lines (which are a standard feature) and x3 rotation lines to facilitate the use of equipment such as selector grabs,
shears and other attachments requiring a rotation circuit. Previous to this, Goody Demolition took delivery of a new EC250E and a new EC300E at the beginning of 2015. The EC250E was again specified for secondary demolition duties and equipped in standard backacter configuration, whilst the EC300E was supplied with a modular boom joint, a 22m reach three piece demolition rig, as well as a straight boom.
The modification work on the EC300E was carried out by Messrs Kocurek of Ipswich which included a tilting cab complete with a full heavy duty FOGS guard, the modular boom joint and the three piece and straight boom arrangements. To facilitate the use of the equipment, an additional cassette type counterweight was added to the machine for maximum stability. This enables the machine to provide a maximum working height of 22 metres including and working with a 2.5 tonne tool and attachment bracket. Goody Demolition undertakes all manner of demolition contracts from straightforward demolition to dismantling, reclamation, remediation and asbestos management across the whole of the south east of England and Greater London. As members of the National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC), the company is focused on achieving a cost effective and efficient service, whilst maintaining a commitment to impeccable health and safety standards. ■
Site supervisor and machine operator Danny Wisker is pleased with the latest Volvo EC300E for reach, overall performance and operator comfort
28 THE VOICE MAGAZINE No32 2018
Ashley Ovenden is in charge of Goody Demolition’s mobile plant
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