and the range will also include a solar-powered unit. “T Zero Pro means no engine, no emissions and no noise at all.”


Trime also recently introduced a hybrid tower with lithium-ion batteries with a much faster recharge time. The X Eco Hybrid offers up to 17.5 hours’ running off the battery pack, meaning very low noise and no emissions during that period. It is also a more compact unit than other X Hybrid models, enabling loads of up to 12 towers per truck.


For the rail sector it has developed the X Rail, a lithium battery- powered unit which will run for 33 hours. It can be used as a standalone or mast mounted unit, and up to nine lights can be linked together. “Rail work typically takes place over a long weekend, so 33 hours is more than enough output.”


“Our range is developing in a similar way that the car market has developed. The same car can be a petrol or diesel model as standard, but also offered as hybrid and fully electric versions.


While we won’t be seeing solar cars any time soon, Trime’s X Solar Hybrid model launched last year is now firmly established. This summer, it won a prestigious Green Apple award for sustainability.


“We are very optimistic about this lighting season and looking forward to introducing the new products.”


Broad base


Shindaiwa’s broad customer base has kept the company busy over the past few months. Tom Page, Sales Director at Shindaiwa, said: “We are quite fortunate to supply to a number of key industries, so we have been busier than ever. We are not closely tied to the typical construction trade, which actually did us a favour - our main markets are petrochemical, defence and utilities. Work in those sectors has to go on regardless.


“Petrochemical site shutdowns are still happening, although at a lower rate than previously planned. For utilities, confined space work such as sewage and pipe inspection has continued, and we are still supplying into those markets.”


One of the most popular products for the hire sector remains its Ultra Rechargeable work light. Featuring lithium polymer batteries, it provides 3,200 lumens for up to eight hours of operation and is certified for use in Zone 1 Gas and 21 dust hazardous areas.


“It is going really well with the nationals. It is getting used an awful lot for confined space work and in petrochemical for tank inspection and cleaning. Another recent application you wouldn’t


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The ZenergiZe energy storage system from Atlas Copco uses high-density lithium- ion batteries to help reduce fuel consumption, noise and CO2 emissions on site.


normally associate with the hire industry is Ultra Rechargeables hired out by YES in Falkirk, for roof replacement on a distillery!”


Shindaiwa’s product development team is also hard at work. “We are looking to offer a wider range of voltages,” added Page. “Some confined space work has to be 24v and some has to be 110v, so we are looking to offer all the products at both voltages.”


The company is also conducting 3D scans of all its products and is planning to use augmented reality (AR) as a marketing tool for potential customers. “We are always looking to keep our marketing as fresh as possible. With AR you can see one of our products as if it was sat on a table in front of you.”


New entrant


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