The equipment is manufactured by the company's German-parent and is in use in several locations on the continent.
News of the new equipment comes as FAUN reports that its sales of refuse collection vehicles have doubled this year in comparison to the whole of 2000.
With about 1,200 refuse and recycling vehicles coming onto the market each year in the UK, the company estimates it now has a market share in the order of 20%.
Russell George, managing director of the Anglesey-based company (pictured) said: “The total market for refuse collection vehicles is running at a similar level to last year. Clearly we are increasing market share is coming at the expense of other body builders as we win a significant number of orders from new customers.
John Prescott, marketing director, explained that most of the orders are for “bread and butter day-to-day equipment”. These are RCVS with 6×4 chassis and 22 cu m bodies.
Part of the strong demand has come from waste management companies with an order for 45 RCVs from SITA. About 25 of these vehicles are being used in Bristol and all have been delivered.
He said that to cope with the strong demand the company reorganised its work layout, increased its workforce and introduced shiftwork. Forward orders for bulk purchasing of chassis have been agreed with manufacturers, most notably Seddon Atkinson.
Composting
Mr Prescott added that while FAUN produces a twin compartment body suitable for collecting recyclables, the main interest from the recycling market at present is for using a traditional RCV with a drum action and wheeeled bin lift for composting. “This simple machine moves material along the body after compacting and shredding it and is perfect for composting.”
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