21.04.2008

Oktopus invests

Oktopus the UK distributor for Klaas trailer and aluminium cranes along with Oktopus suction lifting devices and vacuum lilting machines has relocated to a new 930 square metre (10,000 sqft) premises in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire to develop its research and training facilities.

With its new larger premises, Oktopus is expanding its training facilities and a demonstration yard to help educate users on how to operate suction lifting equipment correctly and to inform the construction industry about health and safety issues.
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An Oktopus vacuum lifting device for cladding panels

Oktopus has also expanded its research department, the cad development unit will be used to design new applications for lifting equipment to meet the latest installation challenges.

Octopus managing director Richard Gould said: “We are dedicated to driving forward the message that all suction lifting machines must incorporate a dual system for the suction operation. Our new premises allow us to demonstrate our machinery, which complies with all new legislation, and educate users on best practice of installation. It also allows us to expand our team for the necessary on-going development of suction lifting equipment.”

Oktopus operates a fleet of 70 machines for the installation of roofing, cladding and glazing along with compact cranes such as the Klaas trailer crane and a range of mini crawler cranes.