Hire and Rental News - Access in Action - February 2018

44 ACCESS IN ACTION • FEBRUARY 2018 Capable of holding up to 200kg and with a horizontal outreach of 4.5m, the Comet X-Trailer can rotate nearly 360 degrees for additional flexibility while hydraulic controls provide high levels of accuracy and precision in movement. The trailer-mounted boomlift's total weight start from 1,200kg, allowing it to be towed by a mid-size sedan, Andrew Macdonald, Access Equipment Manager, United Forklift and Access Solutions said. “The Comet X-Trailer comes with an optional self-drive system, which allows easy on-site manoeuvring of the trailer. A single operator can use the controls to drive the trailer up to a vehicle and position it ready for towing. This feature enhances safety by eliminating the need Compact and portable trailer-mounted boom lift Available in electric, petrol, diesel and hybrid models, a new compact and easily portable trailer-mounted boom – the Comet X-Trailer – available from United Forklift and Access Solutions has a working height of 12m and stows to a length of just 3.10m, allowing it to take up only a single car space. to manually push and position the trailer. “The X-Trailer boom lift comes with a 240 volt power outlet in the platform. When connected to mains power workers can use their power tools when working at height,”Andrew said. Additional safety features include an emergency shut-down switch and a ‘dead man pedal’ which locks the boom in place and prevents it from moving while work is being done at height. “The Comet X-Trailer has been designed and built by one of Italy’s oldest and most respected EWP manufacturers. These machines are fully compliant and meet European and Australian standards. These can be ordered in a number of configurations. Its introduction to Australia will include a 12-month warranty,”Andrew said. Contact: 131 607 or visit website: www.unitedequipment.com.au Skyjack’s new build facility which is five times larger than its previous location means a more comprehensive parts department for customers, which will increase efficiencies for the Australian operation. The facility built specifically for Skyjack houses parts, service, logistics, and administrative support all under one roof, which streamlines efforts for Skyjack customers and continues Skyjack’s easy to do business with approach, Jason Cranmer, Sales and Operations Director, Skyjack Australia said. The Eastern Creek facility opened in June 2017 and encompasses 3,500m 2 of internal space, and 2,000m 2 of external space, which is used for receiving, dispatch, parking, and an ecofriendly wash bay that uses recycled water. “Skyjack entered the Australian market nearly seven years ago and we have since experienced tremendous growth,” Jason said. “Increased market share in both Australia and New Zealand were driving factors behind the expansion. “The previous Australian operation ExpandedAustralian facility to serve as hub for Pacific With the first of its SJ85 AJ articulating booms hitting Australian job sites in December, Skyjack’s expanded Australian office at Eastern Creek west of Sydney, will now act as a central hub to service Skyjack’s entire Pacific region. was spread apart over three separate yards, so condensing everything into one new, cohesive space just made sense. The new facility can house all Skyjack MEWPs indoors and permit the company to stock more parts than its previous location. “This translates into a better customer experience. Customers can view our entire lineup in one location and have shorter turnaround on part deliveries,” Jason said. Like all Skyjack facilities, the new space incorporates the ‘5S’ system, which is designed to reduce waste and optimise productivity through maintaining an orderly workplace, and using visual cues to achieve consistent results. “The building has complete flow through meaning we touch the machines fewer times, which increases productivity. “A higher volume of machines means a shorter turnaround time for customers since requested machines are more likely to be in-stock, which means the customer gets the machine in their yard, and on- site faster." Skyjack’s new facility is located at 35 Honeycomb Drive, Eastern Creek, in NSW on the M4/M7 motorway corridor. Contact: 02 9854 0700 or visit website: www.skyjack.com The Comet X-Trailer features smooth and intuitive hydraulic controls ACCESS in ACTION Skyjack’s new build facility is five times larger than its previous location