ABG brand. The reduced fuel consumption was a key selling point to us, as they enable us to fulfil our commitments to reducing our carbon footprint and limiting our impact on the environment.
Commenting on the relationship that exists between Huyton Asphalt and SMT, Connor adds: “Both Volvo and SMT have stood by and supported their product to a high standard. This industry is like no other – it’s the only part of the construction industry where you’re dealing with such large quantities of a high-value and perishable material. The short product lifetime of the materials and the closure you’re working on is also an added time pressure. If things start to go wrong, you don’t have a couple of days or months – we deal in increments of seconds and minutes. A lot of suppliers don’t run at our pace, which causes us to have to keep a lot of parts in stock and visit machines ourselves, but it’s not the case with SMT. This is the case from the engineers on the ground, to the support from the parts team and advice that is provided by the highly experienced sales team.” For the reasons that Connor highlights, this why SMT runs its Road Equipment department as a separate entity to the rest of the company. We acknowledge that the pressures and issues are
different, and that anything less than immediate action can be disastrous for any road equipment project.
With innovation, sustainability and carbon footprint reduction forming the core aims of Huyton Asphalt for the next 50 years, both new P6870Ds have been fitted with VB79 screeds with hydraulically adjustable screed extension height, and the ability to camber both the main screed and extensions. As well as improving the quality of the work the machines will undertake, this provides a considerable amount of versatility on profiles and mats, allowing Huyton Asphalt to lay a perfect and uniform mat every time.
James concludes: “Our first 50 years has created a legacy of excellence, ambition and innovation. Levelling up is just what we do, and we’re constantly developing our business to be ahead of the curve with cutting edge technological advancement and improvements. The next 50 years will be even more exciting for Huyton Asphalt.” We at SMT congratulate Huyton Asphalt on their 50th anniversary and wish them all the best for the next 50 years of business. ■ ALEX COX
Four generations of ABG paver lined up and ready to go
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