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OVL TO REPRESENT PENNY HYDRAULICS IN MIDDLE EAST

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Issue Date: 8 March 2010 Ref: PEN10/09

Penny Hydraulics has appointed Optimum Vehicle Logistics (OVL) as its distributor for the Middle East and Africa. The company’s complete range of vehicle mounted cranes, platform lifts, portable davit cranes and its hydraulic rams, roof supports and specialist hydraulic solutions for the mining and power industry are included in the agreement.

“There’s nothing else like the products made by Penny Hydraulics available in the region,” says Bill Thorpe, OVL’s Sales Director for the Middle East and Africa. “This is a growing market and we see great potential for providing customers with highly effective solutions to their load handling and other requirements.”

STATESIDE ARRANGEMENT FOR PENNY HYDRAULICS

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Issue Date: 18 February 2010

Penny Hydraulics has signed an agreement with QT Equipment (www.qtequipment.com) for the sale, distribution and assembly of its range of Swing Lift vehicle mounted cranes in the USA. QT Equipment will initially sell cranes designed and manufactured in the UK by Penny Hydraulics. In the future the company will manufacture and assemble cranes under license in the USA using designs and critical components supplied by Penny Hydraulics.

“Customers in the USA are becoming more aware of the need for safe and efficient load handling when using their commercial vehicles and we see huge potential for this market,” says Bill Penney, articulated cranes sales manager at QT Equipment. “Penny Hydraulics has a great range of cranes that will complement our existing products very well and allow us to offer a new capability to our customers.”

TOMRA TAKES A SAFER LIFT FROM PENNY HYDRAULICS

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Issue Date: 11 February 2010 Ref: PEN10/07

Leading recycling equipment manufacturer Tomra Systems has installed a bespoke version of the Penny Hydraulics Load Lift inside its latest VW Transporter service vehicles to transport palletised specialist components without the need for manual handling. In addition to simplifying the handling of heavy and valuable equipment the Load Lift allows a single engineer to carry out maintenance tasks when two or more people were previously required.

HIGHWAYS CONTRACT SPECIFIES CRANES FOR SAFER LOAD HANDLING

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Issue Date: 19 January 2010 Ref: PEN10/03

The MGWSP partnership formed by May Gurney and WSP to deliver integrated highways services to Northamptonshire County Council has specified Swing Lift cranes from Penny Hydraulics to provide employees with a safe and effective way of handling tools, equipment and supplies on and off commercial vehicles. Swing Lift cranes with 250kg and 500kg capacity have been installed on all of the maintenance vehicles operated by MGWSP across the contract.

NEW DAVIT CRANE FOR SIMPLE DOWN-HOLE HANDLING

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Issue Date: 1 April 2008 Ref: PEN08/07

A special lightweight and portable Davit Crane developed by Penny Hydraulics is designed to make it easier and safer for utility and ground engineers to handle heavy items such as pumps up and down access shafts at remote sites. The unit incorporates a powerful electric winch capable of lifting loads weighing up to 500kg and is designed to replace traditional devices such as block and tackle and eliminate manual handling. Light weight, robust construction and ease of use combine to provide users with a versatile and effective load handling tool.

PENNY HYDRAULICS ACHIEVES VOLKSWAGEN ACCREDITED CONVERTER STATUS

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Issue Date: 30th November 2009

Penny Hydraulics has achieved Accredited Converter status with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (UK) following a rigorous evaluation of its commercial and technical capabilities covering manufacturing, installation and after sales service. As an Accredited Converter within Volkswagen’s “Engineered for YouTM” programme Penny Hydraulics can now install its range of Swing Lift cranes and side and rear mounted platform lifts on the complete range of Volkswagen light commercial vehicles without using a separate bodybuilder or converter. Vehicles prepared by Penny Hydraulics will have the identical warranty and after sales support to that of the base vehicle...

IMPROVED GRID LIFT FROM PENNY HYDRAULICS

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Issue Date: 30th November 2009

Penny Hydraulics has introduced a new version of its Grid Lift that will allow this unique device to be installed on a wider range of gully tankers and maintenance vehicles to lift heavy gully and drain covers out of the way for clear access during cleaning and jetting operations. The new Grid Lift can handle covers weighing up to 250kg, is ideal for freeing seized covers, and eliminates the need for crews to handle covers by hand for improved productivity and better health and safety compliance...

CLEANER, SMARTER TECHNOLOGY STEALS THE LIMELIGHT AT CIWM ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS

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Issue Date: Thursday 12th November 2009

Two leading vehicle, plant and equipment companies have won top honours at the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) Awards for Environmental Excellence, which recognise and reward companies that have introduced successful measures to reduce their environmental impact through more sustainable management of wastes and resources.

Geesink Norba beat off stiff competition to win the Vehicle of the Year award, while Penny Hydraulics collected the top prize in the Plant & Equipment of the Year category...

THINK ABOUT SAFER LOAD HANDLING
By Richard Short, Sales Director, Penny Hydraulics

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Issue Date: 29 October 2009 Ref: PEN08/22

Rules, regulations and guidelines related to manual handling are getting more stringent. What was commonly accepted little more than a decade ago is now prohibited by new legislation. The challenge facing many businesses is how to comply with the current requirements and provide a safer working environment for their employees without overburdening themselves with excessive cost or technical complexity.

SWR SIMPLIFIES WASTE COLLECTION WITH NEW CRANE

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Issue Date: 19 October 2009 Ref: PEN09/26

SWR has enhanced its ability to handle a wide range of waste items from customers’ premises by specifying a Penny Hydraulics Swing Lift V20 crane on each of its two new collection vehicles. The cranes were selected for their performance and simplicity and will be used to handle items including IBC dumpy bags and other bulky loads on and off the vehicles as part of a well-organised and highly efficient operation.

CRANES ENABLE SAFER TECHNICAL SERVICES

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Issue Date: 14 October 2009 Ref: PEN09/30

Most editorial about safe handling in the pub and brewery focuses on deliveries of crates, barrels and other “wet” items. But another vital but often overlooked task that involves handling of large and heavy loads is technical services. The same health and safety considerations concerning manual handling and duty of care apply so it makes sense that a similar solution may be appropriate.

COOL USE OF CRANES AT EVERARDS BREWERY

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Issue Date: 6 October 2009 Ref: PEN09/27

Leicestershire based independent brewery Everards has been using Penny Hydraulics Swing Lift cranes mounted on its technical services vehicles for ten years to improve safety and efficiency when handling drinks coolers and other equipment in and out of pub cellars. Using a crane has removed the need for manual handling, allowed engineers to work on their own instead of in pairs and avoided the need to involve landlords during service calls.

CRANE COMBINATION IDEAL FOR MEADOWHALL

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Issue Date: 24 September 2009 Ref: PEN09/25

A Nissan Cabstar equipped with a Penny Hydraulics V20 crane is used by Meadowhall Shopping Centre in Sheffield to handle plant, machinery and building materials required for maintenance tasks throughout the extensive retail site. Meadowhall selected the combination of 7.5t Nissan Cabstar commercial vehicle and two tonne capacity Penny Hydraulics V20 crane for its ability to operate throughout the site and on surfaces that could not be easily accessed with alternative equipment such as fork lift trucks.

HIGHWAYS CONTRACT SPECIFIES CRANES FOR SAFER LOAD HANDLING

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Issue Date: 24 September 2009 Ref: PEN09/28