30.09.2015

10 Genies for steelwork

UK steel fabrication and erection contractor J&D Pierce Contracts has taken delivery of 10 Genie boom lifts from local distributor APS in an order worth £700,000.

The order comprises six telescopic boom lifts - two 85ft S85s and four 65ft S65s - as well as two 80ft Z80 and two 62ft Z62 articulated boom lifts. Each platform has been fitted with Infobric smart card readers to ensure only authorised operators with valid IPAF licenses can use them. It also enables remote monitoring of the machines.

Derek Pierce, J&D managing director, said: “Working nationally, we wanted not only the best machines but a partner who could provide the best level of after-sales support - and APS fills that role perfectly. It is a trusted supplier we have dealt with for many years, which can support our fleet with a nationwide network of experienced service engineers.”
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Four of J&D's new Genie boom lifts

APS northern regional director Shane Paver, added: “A modern fleet of high quality access platforms, backed up with extensive after-sales support, enables J&D Pierce to optimise site safety and productivity. This investment also substantially reduces the company’s plant hire overheads.”

Based in Ayrshire, the company said the investment was made to meet its growing UK-wide contracts pipeline and to reduce its expenditure on renting in boom lifts. The deal includes a support package from APS’ service division PSR which also supplied and fitted the Infobric readers.