CPA Bulletin

www.cpa.uk.net CPA Bulletin > November 2023 25 NEWS FROM CPA MEMBERS: 3 In a deal worth £2 million, Sutton-based Advanced Access Platforms has invested in a fleet of new JCB access equipment, Loadall telescopic handlers and rotating telehandlers Over the last 12 months, the company has added 100 JCB electric scissor lifts to its fleet alongside 26-metre, JCB 555-260R rotating telehandlers and a series of JCB Loadall telescopic handler models - all supplied by dealer Greenshields JCB. Advanced Access Platforms Director, John Corcoran said: “As a company we have always looked to invest in British manufacturers and JCB is a renowned British firmwith a reputation for quality. “The JCB electric scissor lifts fit perfectly into our powered access portfolio. They are consistent, easy to use and easy to service. They are ideal for our existing customer base which spans the commercial, industrial and media sectors and our customers can expect the performance and reliability that JCB brings. They align fully with our ‘Advanced Eco’ promise of supplying electric and hybrid machines as standard wherever possible. “JCB telescopic handlers are the best in the business, so we knew the rotating telehandler models would be first class too. That is proving to be the case with regular repeat business from customers due to their performance and reliability. Initially purchased specifically for our clients in the TV and film industries, our industrial customers have learned about this investment and are now requesting to hire these fantastic products too.” Advanced Access Platforms Invests £2 Million in JCB Fleet Prolectric Unveils Savings Calculator to Help Make Switch fromDiesel to Solar Prolectric, the off-grid, renewable lighting, and power specialist, has unveiled an innovative new savings calculator to help companies fast-track and achieve their environmental and sustainability objectives by making the switch from diesel to solar. The company’s new savings calculator has been specifically designed to calculate the potential carbon, diesel and cost savings that could be realised when switching from diesel powered systems to Prolectric’s solar and hybrid power solutions. Rachel Preen, Managing Director, Prolectric, commented: “Our range of environmentally friendly, advanced performance products have been designed as direct like-for-like diesel replacements, making them a simple switch. The environmental case is clear, but our new savings calculator provides a simple yet highly effective tool to support businesses to see the full benefits and build a commercial case to switch to solar. Since launching our first solar lighting tower in 2017, we estimate to have saved our clients 26 million kg of CO2 and reduced diesel usage by more than 10 million litres - that’s probably saved our customers more than £9 million.” “We are committed to providing practical and commercially viable ways for businesses to stop using polluting fossil fuels to reduce carbon emissions. Our new tool offers another level of granularity for customers during the critical specification and procurement stages, with quick access to understandable data, so they can make informed decisions which in turn will help them achieve their net zero goals and save money.” In other news, Prolectric won the Carbon Reduction Champion award at the Construction News Awards held earlier this year.