CPA Bulletin

www.cpa.uk.net CPA Bulletin > February 2024 15 Genquip Groundhog’s welfare unit portfolio includes iRange models designed to eliminate the need for fuel throughout the summer months for up to 100% reductions in carbon emissions, with the onboard battery charger only running when required. The i360 unit was shown, plus Hogpad touchscreen displays directing enquirers to real-time product information. GO Plant Fleet Services Ltd specialises in operated road sweeper hire and highlighted the importance of disposing of site waste correctly and legally. The company can provide electronic waste transfer notices proving that what has been disposed of has been done so in full compliance and at licensed tips, immediately viewable to customers. MHM Group’s environmentally friendly product line-up includes the ST9 compact solar-only lighting tower which gives zero emissions with no noise. Also available is the Solar-Hybrid Gen range combining solar and diesel backup power, with models available from 3.5kVA to 60kVA. Operation can be monitored remotely via telematics giving data on fuel savings and emissions reductions. National Highways focused on the safe transportation of abnormal loads such as large, heavy or wide items of plant. Details may have to be given to the police, highway authorities and bridge or structure owners like Network Rail, and this can be simplified by using National Highways’ electronic service delivery for abnormal loads (ESDAL). Nexus Vehicle Rental is an aggregation service that enables enquirers to hire vehicle frommore than 300 suppliers and the company has introduced a similar service for construction equipment via its IRIS rental management software. The organisation is signing up more partners for the systemwhich is designed for fast automated procurement. Plant Planet aims to connect up the plant-hire industry via its print, digital and app-based news services that together reach 60,000 subscribers across all platforms. Publication frequency is every two months and an industry podcast is to be launched shortly. Information is written for the industry, by the industry. Products promoted by Prolectric included the ProPower Solar Hybrid Generator and ProPower Solar Battery Power three-phase solution, as well as the new compact ProRXM Hybrid Solar Lighting Tower. The business has won a Queen’s Award for Sustainable Development and recently achieved a Gold Corporate Social Responsibility accreditation with an impressive 95% score. Rouse Services offers a data platform enabling hire companies to compare their own rental rates and utilisation levels with their peers, integrating with commonly used software systems. Also available is SmartEquip, a multi-manufacturer platform for parts and spares information that enables orders to be placed across many brands on a single platform. Spartan Solutions provides the Phalanx 6 suite of mobile apps and tools to digitalise logistics and services needs, designed specifically for rental applications. It integrates with major hire management software and can process operational aspects at the depot or in the field. It can also incorporate telematics and artificial intelligence data. SQA , the Scottish Qualifications Authority, offers training internationally in a wide range of plant disciplines for all business types, including Ofqual and Qualifications Wales recognised programmes in: operative and specialisms; technical, supervisory and management; and street works. The organisation can also devise customised, tailored solutions. Thomas Group offers self-drive and operated plant on a national basis. The company gave details of various machine control systems it can provide from suppliers including Leica, Topcon and Trimble, as well as its own OnGrade GPS machine control equipment hire, installation and monitoring service, along with drone survey operations. Tobin Plant is a main dealer for the Chinese equipment manufacturer LiuGong which makes machines that range from 1.5 tonne mini excavators up to 95 tonne models. The company gave details of the electric machines in its portfolio, many of which have been proven in the field for more than two years. VIN CHIP is a multi-layered technology-led security system to deter criminals and support the police in identifying stolen assets. It uses long-range RFID technology which can be used by police scanners with no risk of revealing the position of the chip. Serial numbers are registered on the company’s Secure Asset Register. The CPA Conference 2024 will be hosted on 7th November 2024, again at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre near Coventry. Further details will be released in due course. If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the Conference, please contact Lisa Collins on 07968 840390 or email: lisa @ lisacollinscommunications.co.uk CPA CONFERENCE: 6