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Hire Station Start Green Cleaning with the Wash Rack
The Wash Rack is the latest development from DF Ecology and is a self contained washing system, which was launched in the UK during the Executive Hire Show held during February, in Coventry. The Wash Rack is designed to thoroughly clean a line of plant and machinery whilst protecting the wider environment from contaminates commonly found on construction equipment. It is swiftly installed on site or in a depot. The Wash Rack features a sturdy low angle approach ramp which allows even low profile equipment being swiftly located onto the wash pad. The wash pad has a diamond patterned tread, with grit impregnated surface for to ensure excellent traction, with no undulations or any other trip or slip hazards. The Wash Rack operates from recycled water and therefore alleviates the need to apply for a discharge licence. To aid the safe disposal of environmentally risky material, the Wash Rack is fitted with a series of separation tanks that securely isolates diesel, petrol, oils, grease and other chemicals, making these hazardous contaminates ready for proper disposal. The complete unit has a 300 kg per wheel load capacity and will support plant and equipment up to 1200kg in weight. The Wash Rack can be installed above ground as a semi-permanent installation and its 2-metre high walls will help to ensure that overspray is kept to a minimum.“We have been seeking a flexible system that will thoroughly clean our products for proper presentation to our clients for some time,” explained Paul Smith, the Hire Station purchasing manager. “The Wash Rack is easy to install and will alleviate the need for us to seek planning permission from the local authorities. It can be erected inside as well as outdoors, which means that depots that do not have a yard can still wash down equipment safely and thoroughly. Should we decide to move a depot, we can simply take the Wash Rack to the new location,” added Paul.Paul Hay, from TowerLight (UK), explained, “This unit was developed from discussions with our rental customers who are having to comply with increasing environmental and health and safety legislation especially related towards the cleaning of plant. Currently, the only option they have is to install a permanent tank, which invariably involves ground excavation.”“This will be expensive and many rental companies may find it difficult to obtain planning permission,” continued Paul. “Therefore the Wash Rack is a more cost effective way to overcome the problems that our customers face when cleaning plant and we are very pleased that Hire Station have recognised the features and benefits of the Wash Rack system.”For further information click here to Contact Us |
HBlythewood’s Bright Green Lighting Blythewood Plant Hire, part of the Doyle plc construction group, have confirmed a purchase of a fleet of VB9 lighting towers from the leading manufacturer, TowerLight. The lighting sets are all set to be distributed around all four Blythewood depots, in Welwyn, Stevenage, Peterborough and Warrington.
Commenting on their latest fleet investment, David Hazell, Blythewood’s Operations Director said, “We chose the VB9 principally because of its green credentials and its light coverage. Our clients are calling for products that help them save fuel, reduce their overall costs, whilst helping to benefit the wider environment, in terms of cleaner emissions and quieter operation. The VB9 delivers all of these demands without compromising safe light levels.” Blythewood Plant Hire was formed in 1987 operating as single depot in-house plant department for Doyle plc. Over time, steady growth has helped the company to develop into a multi-outlet national hirer of plant, tools and equipment. Blythewood has an expanding range of customers encompassing utility companies, councils, major construction companies as well as small builders and DIY enthusiasts.For further information click here to Contact Us |
A Bright Show for TowerLight
“This is the second time we have presented at this exhibition and we were very pleased with the quality of visitors from right across Europe and the rest of the world,” said Paul Hay, TowerLight’s international sales manager. “The International Rental Exhibition gave us the opportunity to explain the benefits of our products to the wider rental industry” added Paul. TowerLight introduced new products with environmental benefits on their stand. DF Ecology is the brand name of environmental products manufactured by TowerLight srl, which included the Mini Dustfighter, DF5000 Dust Fighter (Winner of the ERA Award for the Best Rental Product in 2010), Wash Rack Cleaning System, plus the new VB9 Lighting Tower. Of particular interest was the TowerLight VB9 lighting set. The VB9 has been lined up to become the next generation of site floodlighting following on from their very popular VT1 product. Tests have proven that the VB9 will reduce fuel usage by a staggering 72% by simply utilising a smaller diesel engine combined with a series of electronics that ensures the metal halide lighting output is not compromised and remains at UK HSE recommended levels.
The VB9 incorporates a 170-litre capacity fuel tank with a running time between refuelling of 340 hours, an increase of a massive 435%. This means that operators are spared from refuelling each light once week. Powered by the latest Hatz engine with 12V electric start and fitted into a whisper quiet sound proof canopy, the VB9 incorporates easy access for maintenance with large lockable doors. The DF Ecology Dust Fighter Range are dust suppression units gaining significant popularity on European wide demolition sites. The Dustfighter is used to control harmful residual dust, by producing a fine mist of water through a series of high-pressure jets. The mist is propelled onto the site by a powerful fan, covering a wide area in just a few moments, rendering the area free from unhealthy and hazardous material. The Dust Fighter has a range of up to 60-metres, in windless conditions, and is powered by three-phase electricity whilst mounted on a 3–wheeled trolley.
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All Washed Up with a Wash Rack
The latest development from DF Ecology is a self contained washing system, entitled the Wash Rack, which was The Wash Rack features a sturdy low angle approach ramp which allows even low profile equipment being swiftly located onto the wash pad. The wash pad has a diamond patterned tread, with grit impregnated surface for to ensure excellent traction, with no undulations or any other trip or slip hazards. The Wash Rack operates from recycled water and therefore alleviates the need to apply for a discharge licence. To aid the safe disposal of environmentally risky material, the Wash Rack is fitted with a series of separation tanks that securely isolates diesel, petrol, oils, grease and other chemicals, making these hazardous contaminates ready for proper disposal. The complete unit has a 300 kg per wheel load capacity and will support plant and equipment up to 90 tons in weight. The Wash Rack can be installed above ground as a semi-permanent installation and its 2-metre high walls will help to ensure that overspray is kept to a minimum. Paul Hay, from TowerLight (UK), explained, “This unit was developed from discussions with our rental customers who are having to comply with increasing environmental and health and safety legislation especially related towards the cleaning of plant. Currently, the only option they have is to install a permanent tank, which invariably involves ground excavation.” “This will be expensive and many rental companies may find it difficult to obtain planning permission,” continued Paul. “Therefore the Wash Rack is a more cost effective way to overcome the problems that our customers face when cleaning plant, this was reinforced by the considerable interest we received in the Wash Rack at the Executive Hire Show.” For further information click here to Contact Us |
launched in the UK at the recent Executive Hire Show, held during February in Coventry. The Wash Rack is designed to thoroughly clean a line of plant and machinery whilst protecting the wider environment from contaminates commonly found on construction equipment. It is swiftly installed on site or in a depot.
TowerLight are Linked In With Cramo
TowerLight have confirmed an order for their LinkTower system from the Finnish equipment rental giant, Cramo plc.
This order is for seventy specially designed units and will compliment Cramo’s existing fleet of, TowerLight manufactured, LinkTower and VT1 products.
“This latest consignment is a special development we have undertaken exclusively for Cramo,” explained TowerLight’s Alessandro Rossi. “With environmental concerns at the forefront, Cramo approached us and asked if we could develop a LinkTower that encompassed additional environmental benefits,” continued Alessandro.
After careful consideration, TowerLight engineers produced a LinkTower with a 9 metre mast, (increased from the standard 7 metres), and fitted 3 no. 150w low consumption, high efficiency lamps. In addition, TowerLight included an advanced light detection sensor and auto stop/start mechanism that automatically switches on the unit when the ambient light has descended to a predetermined level. In reverse, the sensor will close down the lighting set when sufficient brightness rises. This completely alleviates the need to employ a team of operatives, travelling around a site manually switching on and off each individual lighting set, at night and again in the morning. This saves on manpower, fuel and power consumption, helping to reduce overall costs as well as carbon emissions.
The LinkTower is a stand-alone tower floodlight fully equipped with stabilisers, retractable handles and a telescopic, stainless steel winch operated mast. Illumination is provided from low consumption, metal halide lamps. Up to four LinkTowers can be connected together using the simple ‘socket-in/socket-out’ system and then attached to a single power source - either ordinary mains or a portable generator.
Cramo is a service company specialising in equipment rental services, including the rental and sales of modular space. They serve construction firms, manufacturing, industry, the public sector and private customers from 288 depots based in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Russia.
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Power Electrics Light the Way with the VT1 
TowerLight UK have received an order for twenty units of their flagship
lighting set, the VT1 SuperLight. This latest order has been placed by
the independent lighting and generator specialist, Bristol based, Power
Electrics Limited.
Promoted by Power Electrics as the VT1HushTower, this latest order
brings their hire fleet up to over 150 sets. The company supplies
commercial lighting solutions for many industrial sectors; including
outside events, highway projects, construction sites and utility contracts.
“We have been purchasing the VT1 from TowerLight since 2005,” confirmed Power Electrics, Andy Pullin. “They are tried, tested, reliable and reassuringly well made. TowerLight was the first company to introduce a vertical lighting mast and combined with the popular Perkins diesel engine, makes this lighting set a great unit for us to operate,” added Mr. Pullin.
Power Electrics have opted to have an adjustable tow bar fitted to the trailer, which means that they can transport a larger quantity of lights on one single lorry, making their logistics efficient whilst helping to save on transport costs.
“We also have a sizeable fleet of the TowerLight LinkTowers,” continued Mr. Pullin, “this means we can offer a package of a VT1 and LinkTower combination, to provide safe, bright and cost-effective lighting solutions to both the event markets and for industrial applications.”
Power Electrics Limited was founded in 1963, and still run by the same family. Operating from the one of the UK's largest purpose built generator and lighting depot, located in Bristol, the company is an important partner to many of blue chip clients and customers. Power Electrics continue to re invest in new equipment and focus on developing key support services. The company has 150 employees throughout the UK, offering significant professional expertise and support.
CW Plant Add More VT-1’s to Their Hire Fleet
TowerLight have confirmed a significant order for a quanity of their fleading lighting product - the VT1 SuperLight. This latest order has been placed by Charles Wilson Engineers (CW Plant), a leading UK plant rental firm, operating nationwide through twelve strategically situated depots based around London & the Home Counties, through Liverpool Birmingham Bristol Sussex & Kent. The order was fulfilled directly to CW Plant from TowerLight UK based in Milton Keynes.
During the year CW Plant have completely disposed of their entire traditional horizontal, ‘up and over’, mast lighting towers and standardised on the VT1 SuperLight with its 9m vertical hydraulic mast. This has established CW Plant as one of only a few rental companies that can offer only vertical mast lighting towers to their customers.
This significant investment by CW Plant will position the company right at the forefront of leading lighting rental suppliers, throughout the UK.
Charles Wilson Engineers Ltd where established in 1979 in Hertfordshire. The company has become a specialist hirer of plant and tools with a network of depots in Greater London, Hertfordshire, Kent, West Sussex, Birmingham, Liverpool and Bristol. Charles Wilson also has individual divisions for: super silenced generators, materials handling, powered access equipment, safety training, pumps, portable air conditioners and traffic management.
J M P are a Leading Light
TowerLight UK, have confirmed an order for a fleet their flagship lighting sets, the VT1 SuperLight. This latest order has been placed by J Matthews Plant Hire Limited; a long established Essex based contractor’s plant hire company, widely known in trade as simply, JMP.
Commenting on their latest fleet purchase, Steve Piotrowski from JMP said, “There are many good reasons to choose the VT1, but the overriding factor for us, simply that the VT1 is the lighting set that most contractors want to use. Experienced site workers are familiar with the operation and controls of the VT1 and therefore they are comfortable with having the TowerLight VT1 on their sites. In our opinion it has become the industry standard in towable, portable lighting sets,” added Steve.
With the traditional lighting season now upon us and with the increasing trend to complete major roadwork contracts during the night – stable, portable lighting systems are fast becoming a much sought after rental item. This significant investment by JMP will help to propel the company to the forefront of regions’ leading lighting rental suppliers.
“The VT1 is fully compliant with all the health and safety recommendations – it eliminates the need for warning labels - which detail the dangers of falling masts, together with the requirement for mast safety pins,” explained Paul Hay, TowerLight’s international sales manager. “The VT-1 also has a number of additional environmental attributes, including a full bund for all fluids and whisper quiet noise levels of just 65d(b)a,” confirmed Paul.
JMP supplies a wide range of contractors and light plant to the construction and civil engineering industries from their base near Chelmsford, Essex. They have been established for over 40 years.
TowerLight/DF Ecology has appointed the leading Chilean dust suppression specialists, Dustcontrol SA, as their distributor for South America.
“We were delighted to welcome Snr. Gonzalo Trivelli Oyarzun and Dustcontrol SA to become our South American distributor,” said Paul Hay, international sales manager for TowerLight/DF Ecology. “We were proud to have successfully demonstrated that our latest line of Dust-fighter equipment will enhance their current range of products and we are confident that our relationship with Dustcontrol SA will bring mutually profitable benefits,” added Mr. Hay,
DF Ecology concentrates on the design and development of innovative construction site machinery that incorporates a range of environmental features that brings together benefits for both the operator and the wider environment. The company currently manufactures the award winning Dust-fighter dust suppression range and an environmentally sensitive site wheel-wash set. The Dust-fighter MB7500 has scooped the 2010 top award from European Rental Association during at gala dinner held in Prague. The judges described the Dust-fighter 7500MB as a “fantastic niche product and an environmentally important one,” whilst adding, “TowerLight/DF Ecology is always looking for ways to develop the rental market with new and profitable rental products."
Dustcontrol SA is located in the Chilean west coast town of Valparaiso, some 130 kilometers from the capital Santiago. During the past decades company has developed new technologies for controlling dust that is generated by the effect of wind and traffic on unpaved roads - such as rural and secondary roads, quarries, mines, truck terminals, etc. The company aims to enhance the development and application of environmentally friendly products that will control dust trails and unpaved roads, whilst looking for continuous improvement, combined the overarching priority for respect for the environment.
Snr. Oyarzun said, “We believe that the Dust-fighter with its self-contained, fine mist, dust suppression unit, will be ideally suited to quell dust on untreated roads and mines. We are looking forward to promoting these environmentally beneficial products throughout the region.”
TowerLight helps HSS Light Up their Hire Fleet
TowerLight, the leading lighting manufacturer, has delivered a large fleet of vertical mast tower floodlights to HSS Hire, the national tool and equipment hire company.
This latest order puts HSS Hire in a prominent position to meet the increasing demand for commercial and temporary lighting products, driven by both seasonal and efficiency factors. With pressure being placed on contractors to minimise traffic disruptions, many highway repairs and improvements are being carried out during the night. This is growing demand for powerful, portable lighting systems to help to complete the work safely and satisfactorily.
Because of its simplicity and generous light output, the VT1 is a much sought after component to light up car parks, mines, industrial estates, airports, warehouses, together with music festivals and outside events.
James Rice, category manager for HSS commented, “We have a long and successful relationship with TowerLight and have always been impressed by their innovation and the quality of the equipment, followed up with an excellent after sales service. We already have a large fleet of their VT1s and have now added to this to make sure that, with the anticipated increase in seasonal demand, we can continue to always offer our customers the equipment they need in the quantities they need it.”
The fleet of VT1 tower floodlights will be distributed around the HSS network of 250-strong network of super centres, branches and agencies.
TowerLight and Boels Light the Way in Europe
TowerLight the Italy based manufacturer of commercial lighting equipment have confirmed an order from one of the largest rental firms in Europe – Boels BV.
This latest order comprises of 100 units of TowerLight’s most recent lighting innovation - the VT-1Eco. The VT-1 eco is the latest variant of TowerLight's flagship lighting product, the VT-1 SuperLight, but with added environmental benefits and cost saving possibilities.
Boels Verhuur are believed to be the very first rental company in mainland Europe to offer their customers the environmental savings of the VT-1 ECO.
The principal feature of the VT-1+eco is an advanced light detection sensor and auto stop/start mechanism that automatically switches on the unit when the ambient light has descended to a predetermined level. In reverse, the sensor will close down the lighting set when sufficient brightness rises. This completely alleviates the need to employ a team of operatives, travelling from site to site, manually starting and stopping each individual lighting set, at night and in the morning.
By combining the two factors of less personnel travelling to site and lighting sets in operation only when it is dark, TowerLight have estimated reduced pollution levels of up to 30% could be achieved and in addition to contributing to lower pollution in the wider environment, the contractor will also benefit in straight fuel and labour cost savings.
Boels have already has an extensive fleet of TowerLight lighting products and they took the decision to invest in the VT-1Eco principally because of its environmental and fuel saving features. This means that Boels lighting rental clients will benefit from having lower fuel costs as well as making a worthwhile contribution to air quality by emitting less pollution into the atmosphere.
The VT-1Eco units are set to be distributed throughout the Boels network of rental depots, in Holland, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Austria and the Czech Republic.
TowerLight supplies the Dutch Generator and Lighting Specialist – Bredenoord.
This latest order comprises of 30 units of TowerLight’s latest product, the Hydropowercube.
The Hydropowercube has been developed primarily for the outside event and construction markets. It has a vertical telescopic mast reaching a maximum height of 8.5 metres and the complete unit is secured via four, adjustable, stabilisers. The mast is hydraulically raised by a single lever and can be rotated through 340° ensuring that the light is targeted correctly.Illuminationis provided from four1000w metal halide lamps and the power isgenerated by a super-silent 1500-rpm water-cooled diesel engine. There is a useful 9.0kVA of auxiliary power and the Hydropowercube has been safely wind tested up 80 Km/h. Four corner-lifting eyes have been included for swift dispatch and unloading. With compact closed dimensions of just 1330 x 1225 x 2330mm and weighing in at only 1180kg, an operator can deliver up to twenty Hydropowercubes on one single truck. The extra large 200-litre fuel tank means that the site will stay correctly illuminated for up to 32 hours without the need for refuelling. Easy access for maintenance and repair is though the large lateral door and top hatch.
An operator can also benefit from the options to have the automatic, digital start/stop system and/or a, fuel saving, light sensor mechanism.
Each of these Hydropowercubes has been dressed in the distinctive Bredenoord livery and will be immediately put to use in their rental fleet.
Bredenoord has been established for over 70 years and supplies a wide range of power and lighting equipment through their subsidiaries right across mainland Europe. They company recently scooped the prestigious “European Rental Company of the Year (category: under 10 depots)” award at the European Rental Awards ceremony, held in Prague. These awards are the initiative of the association for equipment rental, the European Rental Association to which 4700 rental companies have been affiliated. Bredenoord received the award for its excellent management and its innovative initiatives.
“We have had the distinct pleasure of working with TowerLight for the past 10 years”, explained Bredenoord’s technical director, Harry Keouhorst. “The Hydropowercube comes packed with many outstanding features and benefits, but in particular, we value the environmental gains of being able to run the lights from mains power and our customers appreciates the massive reduction in transport costs when we arrive with 20 sets on just one delivery truck!,” added Mr. Keouhorst.
Celebration Time as the Dust-fighter Scoops Top Award
TowerLight’s innovative and environmentally beneficial product, the
Dust-fighter 7500MB, triumphed in the Rental Product of the Year category, after beating off competition from three fellow manufacturers from right across the Continent.
The Dust-fighter 7500MB is a self-contained dust suppression unit, producing a fine mist of water through a series of high-pressure jets. The mist is propelled onto the site by a powerful fan, covering a wide area in just a few moments, rendering the area free from unhealthy and hazardous material. The Dust-fighter 7500MB is manufactured from high-quality materials and is designed for easy, simple and quick maintenance. It is entirely self-contained, which alleviates the need for a rental company to supply additional or ancillary equipment - the Dust-fighter 7500MB arrives on site ready for instant operation.
The Dust-fighter 7500MB fits perfectly in the rental product range. With dust control on demolition and similar sites often only needed for short periods, short-tem rental will be an attractive proposition for contractors, whilst longer rental prospects are possible to sites that neither have the inclination or resources to carry out regular maintenance and servicing.
The contractor will benefit from uninterrupted operation and the rental company will profit from a high-quality product designed for prolonged use, enforced by health and safety regulations. The wider environment gains from both reduced water usage, together with exhaust emissions and the complete unit is fitted into a noise reduced, sound proofed, metal canopy.
The judges described the Dust-fighter 7500MB as a “fantastic niche product, and an environmentally important one,” whilst adding, “TowerLight is always looking for ways to develop the rental market with new and profitable rental products."
“With health and safety officials throughout Europe stringently enforcing the control of hazardous material on sites, the demand for the dust control units are set grow rapidly over the coming months”, explained Paul Hay, TowerLight’s international sales manager. “We believe that contractors will be looking to hire this type of equipment, so rental firms should be aware of the profits that can be made by including the
Dust-fighter 7500MB into the rental fleets”, contended Paul.
The Dust-fighter 7500MB in use on site.
Paul Hay (right) and Ray Caulfieldfrom TowerLight show off the award
TowerLight, the leading manufacturer of commercial lighting products and compact construction machinery were delighted by the reaction from the UK hire trade to their new lighting products.
“This was the first time we have exhibited at the Executive Hire Show in our own right. In previous years we have promoted our products in the UK under the GenSet brand.” explained Paul Hay, TowerLight’s international sales manager. “The Executive Hire Show also gave us the opportunity to explain the benefits to the hire trade of purchasing our products directly from the TowerLight factory,” added Paul.
Making their debut at the Ricoh were examples from the TowerLight range of lighting sets, all purposely built to meet with the demands of the rental market and with consideration for the wider environment.
Of particular interest to Hiremen and women was TowerLight’s Hydropowercube. The Hydropowercube has a vertical telescopic mast reaching a maximum height of 8.5 metres, secured via four, adjustable, stabilisers. The mast is hydraulically raised by a single lever and can be rotated through 340° ensuring that the light is targeted correctly. Illumination is provided from four 1000w metal halide lamps and the power is generated by a super-silent 1500-rpm water-cooled diesel engine. There is a useful 9.0kVA of auxiliary power and the Hydropowercube has been safely wind tested up 80 Km/h. Four corner-lifting eyes have been included for swift dispatch and unloading and an operator can deliver up to twenty Hydropowercubes on one single truck. The extra large 200-litre fuel tank means that the site will stay correctly illuminated for up to 100 hours without the need for refuelling.
TowerLight were also proud to have one of their leading products, the VT-1 eco, as a finalist in the Energy Zone. Although missing out in a place in the top three, the company noted considerable enthusiasm from delegates to learn about the advanced environmental benefits of the VT-1 eco.
“It was a great show for us,” concluded Paul, “we met with many of the top people within the industry and have loads leads to follow up and quotations to prepare, the show proved to be an ideal way to start the new year.”
CW Plant Go For A Leading Light – 200 VT-1’s For Their Hire Fleet
TowerLight, the largest manufacturer of site lighting products, have confirmed an initial order for 200 units of their flagship lighting product, the VT-1 SuperLight. This latest order has been placed by Charles Wilson Engineers (CW Plant), a leading UK plant rental firm, operating nationwide through twelve strategically situated depots around London, Birmingham, Liverpool and Bristol. The order was fulfilled directly to CW Plant from the TowerLight factory based in Italy.
CW Plant have completely disposed of their entire traditional horizontal, ‘up and over’, mast lighting towers and standardised on the VT-1 SuperLight with its 9m vertical hydraulic mast. This will establish CW Plant as one of only a few rental companies that offer only vertical mast lighting towers to their customers.
With the traditional lighting season fast approaching and with the current trend to complete major roadwork contracts during the night - powerful, portable lighting systems are fast becoming a much sought after product. This significant investment by CW Plant will position the company right at the forefront of leading lighting rental suppliers.
“The VT-1 is fully compliant with all the health and safety recommendations – it eliminates the need for warning labels - which detail the dangers of falling masts, together with the requirement for mast safety pins,” explained Ray Caulfield, TowerLight’s sales manager. “The VT-1 also has a number of additional environmental attributes, including a full bund for all fluids and whisper quiet noise levels of just 65d(b)a,” confirmed Ray.
The VT-1 is one of the safest and easiest lighting tower to operate. The 9-metre 360° vertical hydraulic mast features a single lever operation, enabling one person to safely erect the mast in less than 30 seconds and the complete unit has been tested in wind speed in excess of 75 miles per hour. With its relatively small overall footprint, forty VT-1’s can be delivered on a single 40’flat bed vehicle and forklift pockets are conveniently mounted on the frame for safe loading.
The substantial investment by CW Plant complies with their policy of making available the latest and best quality equipment for their customers.
The VT-1 SuperLight will be available, nationally, to contractors from all of CW Plant’s loscations.
GAP in the Market for TowerLights
Following on a from another successful year, GAP Group, the UK’s largest independent tool and plant hirer, have purchased a further one hundred sets of the
VT-1 SuperLight, from the Italian lighting specialists, TowerLight.
This latest order places GAP Plant and Tool Hire in a prime position to service the increasing demand for superior lighting sets. With the traditional lighting season fast approaching and with the current trend to complete major roadwork contracts during the night - powerful, portable lighting systems are fast becoming a much sought after product.
“The main reason that we have standardised on TowerLight’s VT-1 SuperLight is that our customers are very pleased with its performance and it is now widely accepted as an industry standard,” said Ken Stewart, GAP’s procurement manager.
The VT-1 is one of the safest and easiest lighting set to operate. The 9-metre 360° vertical hydraulic mast features a single lever operation, enabling one person to safely erect the mast in less than 30 seconds and the complete unit has been tested in wind speed in excess of 75 miles per hour. With its relatively small overall footprint, forty-VT-1’s can be delivered on a single 40’flat bed vehicle and forklift pockets are conveniently mounted on the frame for safe loading. The VT-1 also has a number of additional environmental attributes, including a full bund for all fluids and whisper quiet noise levels of just 65d(b)a
GAP Plant and Tool Hire was established in 1969. From Inverness to Plymouth, Norwich to Cardiff, the GAP Group’s depot network extends across the whole of the UK. The company is still growing with currently 59 depots nationwide.
TowerLight s.r.l is an Italian company based in Villanova d’Ardenghi, near Milan.
The company manufactures the world’s largest range of lighting towers and trades worldwide, in all five continents, via their distribution and rental network. TowerLight products are available direct from their factory to the UK rental market, which is supported by their UK based sales and service teams.
Lighting in Every Event – TowerLight Supply Belgian Event Rental Specialist
TowerLight, the Italy based commercial lighting specialists, have confirmed an order for a fleet of their very latest lighting product, the Hydropowercube, from Racor, the Belgium based event rental specialists.
This brand new lighting system has been devised for the outside event market, offering specific advantages for the industry, and Racor where quick to snap up the first batch from the TowerLight production line.
“Transport costs, stability on site, extra-long run fuel systems, with a simple and quick operation, have been pointed out to us, as the principal requirements for the outside events industry,” said TowerLight’s international sales manager, Paul Hay. “Therefore we equipped the Hydropowercube with a series of features and benefits that address these individual demands.”
The Hydropowercube has a vertical telescopic mast reaching a maximum height of 8.5 metres and the complete unit is secured via four, adjustable, stabilisers. The mast is hydraulically raised by a single lever and can be rotated through 340° ensuring that the light is targeted correctly. Illumination is provided from four 1000w metal halide lamps and the power is generated by a super-silent 1500-rpm water-cooled diesel engine. There is a useful 9.0kVA of auxiliary power and the Hydropowercube has been safely wind tested up 80 Km/h. Four corner-lifting eyes have been included for swift dispatch and unloading.
With compact closed dimensions of just 1330 x 1225 x 2330mm and weighing in at only 1180kg, an operator can deliver up to twenty Hydropowercubes on one single truck. The extra large 200-litre fuel tank means that the site will stay correctly illuminated for up to 32 hours without the need for refuelling.
Racor provide a range of equipment and rental services to the European outside event markets from their base in Meerhout, Belgium. The Hydropowercube will compliment their current range of lighting sets.
TowerLight have been manufacturing lighting sets from their manufacturing base in northern Italy for the past 12 years and they are represented in the UK by two of the most highly experienced and prominent lighting specialists - Paul Hay and Ray Caulfield.
TowerLight Light Up with Litestar
Leading Lighting Specialists Develop Accurate PC Software for Calculating Safe Lighting Levels - designed for use on indoor and outside sites and venues.
With the introduction of the health and safety recommended luminance levels, TowerLight, the Italy based commercial lighting specialists, have completed research into the methods used by construction site and outside venue mangers to calculate the amount of lighting they need for their individual project. The research concluded that many sites and outdoor venues where simply following past procedures, using outmoded light meters, or simply guessing the correct amount of light needed for an event or project.
As a response to these findings, TowerLight set about working in close conjunction with the software development company, OxyTech, to provide a safer method of properly calculating site lighting levels at all times of the day or night. The outcome was Litestar, a cleverly created, PC based software designed for calculating suitable lighting levels for both interior and exterior applications.
In order for TowerLight to compute the correct luminance needed, all a site manager needs to provide is the dimensions of the site together with the type of activity or work being carried out – literal measurements or a CAD drawing are both equally acceptable. Using the Litestar programme, TowerLight will then furnish the site manager with details of the exact type; model and positioning of the TowerLight product needed to offer proper lighting coverage. This instantly removes all guesswork, ensuring that the correct lighting levels cover all site workers or event visitors.
Litestar can be used for calculating lighting levels in large areas such as fields, concert venues, car parks, highways and tunnels.
Litestar allows advanced lighting calculations and translations. It was used for the lighting design of many of the sporting areas used the last Olympic Games in Turin 2006 approved by the Olympic Committee. Litestar can be automatically updated via the Internet and it is available in a variety of languages including Czech, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Slovenian, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch-Flemish and Russian.
“With the current emphasis on having correct and safe lighting for site workers and audiences, we set about developing this software to help the site manager”, said Paul Hay, TowerLight’s international sales manager. “Litestar calculations are available for anyone organising a concert or setting out a construction site – all they need to do is get in touch with us,” concluded Paul.
TowerLight have been manufacturing lighting sets from their manufacturing base in northern Italy for the past 12 years and they are represented in the UK by two of the most highly experienced and prominent lighting specialists - Paul Hay and Ray Caulfield.
Another Shipment of Lighting Sets from TowerLight
TowerLight, one of the leading manufacturers of commercial lighting equipment and contractor’s pumps, has completed an order for a quantity of bespoke trailer mounted hydraulic lighting sets to Dubai.
Working in close co-operation with their Middle East partners, Sigma EPD, TowerLight have delivered six specially designed hydraulic lighting units to Al- Laith, for lighting concerts, outside events and car parks.
“This new unit has been designed around our standard VT-1 lighting set,” explained Ray Caulfield, TowerLights international sales manager. “However we have combined two 9m hydraulically operated lighting masts into one unit, providing twice the light output from one standard base. We have titled these new sets the DB9,” added Ray.
Al-Laith is a specialist rental company based in the UAE. They have already built up a very large fleet of TowerLight’s VT-1 and the new DB9 lights are set to expand their lighting range still further. The VT-1 is popular with event organisers in the Middle East, mainly because of its combination of quick and simple erection with a super-quiet operation. The VT-1’s superior metal halide lamps deliver a clear blanket of light to ensure the safety and well being of an audience as they move around the concert arena.
The latest Kubota diesel engine powers the DB9 and the light is provided from two 9m hydraulic masts fitted with 4 no. 2000w metal halide lamps. The complete unit is housed within a super-silenced canopy and mounted onto a four-wheeled tow trailer. Four extendable stabilisers ensure that when in operation the DB9 is firmly sited on the ground.
“We are working very hard to satisfy individual customer requirements and this order is a testament to the ingenuity of the TowerLight design team,” continued Ray. “We are keen to discuss any bespoke lighting requirements from companies around the world”, added Ray.
TowerLight have been manufacturing lighting sets from their manufacturing base in northern Italy for the past 12 years. The company has recently expanded into the production of contractor’s pumps and are primed to extend their product portfolio in the very near future.
TowerLight is represented in the UK, by two of the most highly experienced and prominent lighting specialists - Paul Hay and Ray Caulfield.
TowerLight Light Up Libya
TowerLight, one of the leading manufacturers of commercial lighting equipment and contractor’s pumps, has shipped an order for a quantity of lorry mounted hydraulic lighting sets to Libya.
“In this uncertain economic climate, we have been concentrating a large part of our marketing efforts overseas and we are delighted to have secured this very important order,” explained TowerLight’s international sales manager, Paul Hay. “We are currently putting the finishing touches to number of other orders from clients in the Middle East and we expect to be able to make similar announcements in the very near future” added Paul.
The order is for twenty, truck mounted metal halide lighting sets, designed to provide a powerful light source and power generation capacity for a series of outside events and public meetings scheduled to be held throughout the country.
The specifications of the specially designed products include; a 21m hydraulically operated lighting mast, 6 no. 2000w metal halide lamps and a 100kVA integrated generator. The complete unit has been mounted onto to latest Iveco Trakker, 32-tonne, 8-wheeled flatbed truck.
“These lighting sets were designed in close liaison between Libyan government officials and TowerLight engineers, to bring together a specially designed lighting unit that would satisfy the very stringent criteria set out by the client,” said Paul.
“These units are probably the most powerful units we designed and built to date,” continued Paul, “they have been constructed to give out reliable ‘stadium quality’ lighting in a variety of differing environments and temperatures,” confirmed Paul.
TowerLight have been manufacturing lighting sets from their manufacturing base in northern Italy for the past 12 years. The company has recently expanded into the production of contractor’s pumps and are primed to extend their product portfolio in the very near future.
TowerLight is represented in the UK, by two of the most highly experienced and prominent lighting specialists - Paul Hay and Ray Caulfield.
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