MARKET REPORT STORMFORCE
Atlas Copco's new PAC pump range are no lightweights, but are smaller than others used in similar applications.
Storm Troopers
With the onset of wet winter weather, hirers’ attention turns to storm damage repair equipment. Dan Jenkins takes a look at some of the latest trends.
While winter is traditionally a peak period for suppliers of portable dehumidifiers, new EU legislation has created a headwind for some. Legend Brands Europe has been working to make its dehumidifier range fully compliant with new EU emissions regulations. Both its BD1000 dual voltage building dryer and DrizAir 1200 now meet EU laws on fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-Gas).
Sales manager Ian Knowles said: “It wasn’t simply a case of changing the gas, it required all component parts being compatible with the new gas, meaning some changes being required whilst working hard to develop environmentally-friendly dehumidifiers that do not compromise on performance.”
“You need sufficient air movement in order to properly dry a room out. We want to help rental companies ensure they don’t miss these opportunities to hire out air movers.”
Pumped up
The market for water pumps remains buoyant, due to utilities contractors exploiting lower traffic levels in lockdown to bring work forward. Marc Gledhill, UK & Ireland pump sales manager for Atlas Copco Power Technique, said: “The pump rental business is thriving at present with a lot of the utilities contractors providing unique opportunities for specialist pump companies. This is because all that work has had to continue – in fact, some of it was brought forward due to the much lower road traffic levels during lockdown so there are signs for of a strong finish to the year for many.”
Colin Baker, regional pump sales manager for Atlas Copco, said: “Our core products are doing well with rental companies, such as our four, six, and eight-inch pumps. There is also a growing market for high head pumps which is why we have just launched new products in this space as well.
The Tsurumi LB-480 submersible water pump.
Paul Brown, executive general manager for Europe, believes that the change in regulations has caught out some suppliers. “We understand these regulations have caused problems for some manufacturers, but Legend Brands recognise their responsibilities in providing cost effective, environmentally friendly equipment.
“Historically this is a busy time of year for Legend Brands Europe supporting the UK and European hire industry, so being able to supply our dehumidifiers in a format that is compliant with the new EU F-Gas regulations has been a priority, and there continues to be a lot of work going on in the background to ensure continuity of supply.”
The company launched its Drying Guide at the Executive Hire Show this year. The document enables hire companies to quickly calculate what equipment is needed for a job, based on the room size and the level of water ingress. It is backed up by a training program that Knowles put together during the first lockdown. “Many hire companies are missing out on additional revenue because they are not hiring out enough air movers with the dehumidifiers,” he said.
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Atlas Copco’s new PAC H range offers dimensions up to 30 per cent smaller than pumps working on similar applications, meaning that 10 units can be loaded on a 13-metre truck trailer. Features such as the hinge kit, semi cartridge seal design, bolted wear plate and link belts means that components can be serviced and replaced without dismantling the pump. Atlas Copco claims this can reduce the average repair time by up to 30 per cent. “That robust design and simplicity of use is what the end user wants, while the hire company wants it to be quick and easy to service and repair,” said Gledhill.
Tsurumi acquired its UK distributor, Obart Pumps, in a deal announced at the Executive Hire Show earlier this year. Obart has been the Tsurumi dealer for more than 40 years.
Peter McMutrie, sales director for Obart, said: “With Obart
The LSC1.4S Puddle Sucker flood pump performs as its name suggests.
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