CPA Bulletin

www.cpa.uk.net CPA Bulletin > November 2021 13 ASSOCIATION NEWS: 6 A number of organisations promoted innovative products and services in and outside the Conference venue relating to Net Zero and Digitalisation. Point of Rental , which was the Conference Headline Sponsor, promoted its rental and construction industry solutions software including Syrinx 365 which can be hosted locally or through the cloud and accessed via a web browser. The company is also developing an app that hirers will be able to brand with their own identity for managing hire requests, off-hires, breakdown notifications, collection requests, and damage recording with the ability to upload photos. It will also act as an online portal for customers to check their hire transactions. NOCN Group promoted the use of digital technology to replace paper and card- based proofs of certification. A system is being developed to record operator qualifications and which would not allow a machine to start if they do have the right approvals. The CESAR plant theft deterrent scheme from Datatag ID can be augmented with ECV (emissions compliance verification) to quickly identify a machine’s emission Stage certification via colour- coded labels and QR codes. Capja offers tailored digital services allowing organisations to automate their business and replace paper-based processes in offices and work sites. This avoids duplication, saves time and gives a professional approach. Flannery Plant Hire focused on providing capable machines that reduce emissions and meet regulations; operator training for efficiency and environmental awareness; and technology like telematics for data capture and ongoing improvement. Genquip Groundhog displayed its GPO500 Eco Fusion Pulse welfare unit, a 5m long cabin with office space. It has a 360W solar panel on the roof, a 130Ah battery and a 6kVA backup generator. Generator usage is reduced by up to 80%. Lifting solutions fromGGR Group include the Faresin 2.6T electric telehandler. Its standard 300Ah battery lasts six hours in typical use. An optional 400Ah battery extends this to eight hours, with charge times of 1.5 hours and 2 hours respectively. JCB promoted the electric machinery it has developed, particularly the 525-60E telehandler that offers zero emissions and reduced noise levels. Also available is the 19C-1E mini excavator, a 1.9-tonne model. Krank offers an online solution for hirers to buy and sell heavy machinery on their own branded platform and app, with the added benefit of powerful networking capabilities. Supplying Solutions